Overview VOE - BODY EXTERIOR TRIM Responsibilities Lead the Body Exterior components Value Optimisation Working with engineering team VO BCI team suppliers vehicle integration purchasing quality finance and other cross-functional teams to generate ideas study technical and economical feasibility and execute cost reduction proposals Define the validation plan of each proposal together with engineering and performance dept and share the final report for each test with the whole team Tracking regional global results by each subsystem commodity and controlling the implementation gates and roadblocks Other responsibilities will include managing supplier internal external development activities weight and cost reduction opportunities development and validation of assigned components Task DeliverablesSupported by the Engineering Functions and the VSR depending on the specific area of application can be responsible To manage Project deliverables within his her area To manage codesign Suppliers Project deliverables within his her area supported by the Engineering Functions and the VSR responsible for Quality convergence process e g APQP grid To ensure the correct and efficient information flow and reporting during the project development phase to SSTL To participate to any hand-over phase if present and to the definition with Engineering functions for relevant components systems technical solutions and corresponding performance timing and cost targets using the appropriate systems To ensure the completeness availability of all engineering documents necessary for sourcing Sourcing Packages on time to support Project deliverables To ensure the technical feasibility the design robustness the component manufacturability and the compliance of technical documentation through the coordination of engineering if necessary and product suppliers To point out the critical issues or any infringements of Design Test Standards and identify the actions needed to respect the assigned targets To manage the design FMEAs execution performing the risk assessment and to provide support during process FMEAs execution To make available the documentation necessary to implement technical modifications e g ODMs CCD CNs ISSUES ECR to request their economic evaluations to support the VSR during the approval phase and to guarantee the associated drawings release To monitor through the accountable departments their application in production according to the time schedule and procedures provided To ensure the completeness availability of all documents necessary for tooling release TKO and software release and validation To ensure the release of the product structure for Mules and PWB plywood buck if requested ensuring the Part Delivery To carry out to ensure the diagnostic activities on the relevant systems components and to provide engineering support in problem solving activities at the assembly plant PER VLO etc from pilot phase through launch when requested Own technical validation plans for ED Engineering Design DV Design Validation and PV Process Validation testing ensuring they are completed on time resolving and escalating non compliances and providing info to PMO support team In case of a maintenance model assignment all the above-mentioned activities will be aimed to manage life cycle upgrades i e MCA Facelift cost reductions and quality improvement COMMUNICATIONS WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Internal Work closely with Engineering VO BCI and Vehicle Integration teams to generate assess and validate cost reduction ideas Coordinate with Purchasing and Supplier Quality for sourcing APQP deliverables and supplier alignment Align with Finance for cost tracking and business case validation Collaborate with Validation Performance teams to define and execute ED DV PV test plans Interface with Manufacturing and Plant teams to ensure design feasibility and support during trials launch Liaise with PMO for reporting milestones risks and implementation progress Ensure timely release of technical documents in coordination with Configuration Management External Engage with Co-design Suppliers to manage development DFMEA PFMEA execution tooling and part deliveries Coordinate with Tooling and Test partners for TKO readiness and validation completion Monitor and support suppliers in addressing technical issues cost targets and quality improvements Ensure seamless communication and tracking of supplier activities across lifecycle stages Qualifications Bachelors in Engineering with any specialization Essential skills Essential Hands on experience on Exterior trim part design and development Good experience in exterior part finish requirements design rules regulation requirements and packaging with surrounding parts Strong background in plastics part development process Strong Experience in UG NX and PLM ENOVIA Strong background on Exterior part homologation requirement Plastics processing knowledge Tooling background is essential Solid background on Automobile Product life cycle management and Manufacturing knowledge Good Knowledge in Change Management Change Notice and ECR Issue resolution and cost management knowledge Knowledge on Testing and validation plan Better understanding of the Variants Complexity management Good Experience in DFMEA DVP R GD T and tolerance stack-up study Master Section creation and Study Excellent communication and Team player Should have experience in leading a group Excellent team management skill and resource planning Desired skills Desirable VA VE ideas Creative Problem-solving skills Functional Objective FO evaluation Risk assessment Exterior part design and development Plastics Product development Tooling knowledge of Exterior components Exterior component Homologation compliance knowledge added advantage Exterior product Build problem solving experience SPECIFIC SKILL REQUIREMENT Should be able to learn new systems quickly Design Software PLM BOM ECR Change Management and Stellantis Process Experience 6 to 8 years

📌 Exterior Trims Design Engineer (Tamil Nadu)
🏢 Expleo Group
📍 Tamil Nadu