Powertrain Air Intake Lead Engineer

Scope of Role

Gas Path Commodities like Intake systems, ducts, resonators. Exhaust manifolds, pipes, mufflers, after‑treatment interfaces. Turbocharger interfaces and EGR connections.

Area of Responsibility
The Lead Engineer – Gas Path Systems is responsible for end‑to‑end technical leadership and delivery of gas path components within the automotive powertrain domain. The role owns system definition, design maturity, integration, validation, and launch readiness of intake and exhaust gas path commodities from concept through SOP, ensuring compliance with performance, emissions, durability, cost, and regulatory targets.
Act as Lead Engineer for gas path commodities across the complete KO to SOP lifecycle
Own technical delivery and design responsibility for gas path systems including:
Intake systems, ducts, resonators
Exhaust manifolds, pipes, mufflers, after‑treatment interfaces
Turbocharger interfaces and EGR connections (as applicable)
Define and manage system and component‑level requirements, interfaces,



and specifications
Lead gas path architecture, packaging, and vehicle integration activities
Ensure compliance with emissions, thermal, NVH, durability, and regulatory requirements
Drive design reviews, technical decision‑making, and engineering change management
Own and execute DVP&R;, validation planning, and testing activities
Lead DFMEA, risk assessments, and corrective actions for gas path components
Coordinate cross‑functional teams including NVH, thermal, emissions, calibration, manufacturing, and vehicle integration
Manage supplier technical development, reviews, timelines, and issue resolution
Support industrialization, manufacturing feasibility, and launch readiness
Act as the primary technical interface to OEM customers for gas path topics

Knowledge / Experience – 6 to 9 Years

Essential:
Proven experience leading engineering programs from KO to SOP
Demonstrated capability as a

📌 Powertrain Air Intake Lead Engineer Pune (India)
🏢 Tata Technologies
📍 India