Role & responsibilities

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) Lighting Systems will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of vehicle lighting programs (Exterior & Interior), ensuring alignment with cost, quality, performance, and timeline targets. The role demands strong cross-functional leadership, supplier management, and technical expertise in both mechanical and electronic aspects of automotive lighting systems

Preferred candidate profile

1. Program & Project Management

- Lead end-to-end lighting system development from concept to SOP and post-launch support.
- Define and manage project schedules, milestones, and deliverables aligned to vehicle program timelines.
- Track TDKO/TMKO deliverables, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
- Ensure on-time, first-time-right delivery across all project phases.

2. Technical Leadership Lighting Systems

- Own system-level design and integration of:
- Headlamp, Tail lamp, DRL, Fog lamps, Interior & Ambient lighting

- Drive concept development, feasibility studies, and system architecture definition.
- Define and finalize product specifications and RFQs considering vehicle-level requirements.
- Ensure vehicle-level integration with ECUs (BCM, VCU, HMI) and architecture alignment.
- Lead new feature development (e.g., DRL signatures, adaptive lighting, matrix beam).

3. Supplier & Stakeholder Management

- Coordinate with:
- Internal teams (Styling, BIW, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality)
- External suppliers and engineering partners

- Lead technical reviews, supplier selection, and design sign-offs.
- Monitor supplier performance and drive technical delivery from RFQ to SOP.

Conduct regular design and validation reviews with stakeholders

Design, Validation & Compliance

Role Overview:-

The Technical Project Manager (TPM)



Lighting Systems will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of vehicle lighting programs (Exterior & Interior), ensuring alignment with cost, quality, performance, and timeline targets. The role demands strong cross-functional leadership, supplier management, and technical expertise in both mechanical and electronic aspects of automotive lighting systems

Experience & Qualification :-

- Experience: 10–15 years in Automotive Lighting Domain
- Mandatory Exposure:
- Complete vehicle lifecycle (Concept SOP Field support)
- OEM or Tier-1 supplier environment

- Education:

- B.E./B.Tech / M.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program & Project Management

- Lead end-to-end lighting system development from concept to SOP and post-launch support.
- Define and manage project schedules, milestones, and deliverables aligned to vehicle program timelines.
- Track TDKO/TMKO deliverables, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
- Ensure on-time, first-time-right delivery across all project phases.

2. Technical Leadership – Lighting Systems

- Own system-level design and integration of:
- Headlamp, Tail lamp, DRL, Fog lamps, Interior & Ambient lighting

- Drive concept development, feasibility studies, and system architecture definition.
- Define and finalize product specifications and RFQs considering vehicle-level requirements.
- Ensure vehicle-level integration with ECUs (BCM, VCU, HMI) and architecture alignment.
- Lead recent feature development (e.g., DRL signatures, adaptive lighting, matrix beam).

3.



Supplier & Stakeholder Management

- Coordinate with:
- Internal teams (Styling, BIW, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality)
- External suppliers and engineering partners

- Lead technical reviews, supplier selection, and design sign-offs.
- Monitor supplier performance and drive technical delivery from RFQ to SOP.
- Conduct regular design and validation reviews with stakeholders.

4. Design, Validation & Compliance

- Ensure design validation plan (DVP) execution and product validation sign-off.
- Ensure compliance with:
- AIS / ECE regulations
- EMI/EMC standards

- Functional safety (ISO 26262)
- Review and approve:

- DFMEA, DFM, DFA at system & component level

- Analyze testing results and drive design improvements.

5. Electronics & System Integration

- Ensure integration of:
- LEDs, drivers, controllers, sensors

- Oversee electronics architecture and diagnostics strategy.
- Validate lighting ECU functionality and vehicle-level interaction.

6. Engineering Excellence & Cost Optimization

- Drive initiatives on:
- VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering)
- Weight reduction
- Cost optimization

- Ensure 100% BOM accuracy and PLM releases (Teamcenter).
- Benchmark latest lighting technologies (LED, Matrix, Laser).

7. Manufacturing & Launch Support

- Support tooling, manufacturing feasibility, and assembly integration.
- Handle launch issues, field failures, and quality concerns.
- Provide post-launch engineering support for improvements.

Tools & Software

- CATIA V5
- Teamcenter / PLM systems

Behavioral & Leadership Skills

- Strong project leadership & stakeholder management
- Ability to drive cross-functional collaboration
- Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving mindset
- Excellent communication and team-building skills

Perks and benefits

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