- Engineering delivery and Project Management of Body Exterior Systems like BIW Sheetmetal, Glass, Static sealing etc.. across multiple programs to ensure quality, on-time and on-cost delivery to GPDS as per program scope.
- Ensure robust delivery of systems through the physical build phases (Verification Prototypes through Mass Production start and into ongoing production).
- Own the PD elements of the APQP process and ensure proper communication of Special Characteristics.
- Not only to Lead Launch Suppliers & Plants but down to localization & follow-on Launches.
- Own the interface between Purchasing, Finance, CAD, Functional Teams, Attributes, Studio, Supplier and Manufacturing.
- Deliver design compatibility between all interfacing systems and adhere to corporate design standards.
- Ensure Prevent Recurrence and lessons learnt are feedback into the Core Team to enhance corporate knowledge base.
- Support / lead cost reduction from idea generation to final implementation.
- Support as subject matter expert as per business need/program scope.
- Hands on Design and Release Experience in Sheet metal (or) Fixed Glass (or) Static sealing and worked closely with cross functional teams
- Package and/or CAD (CATIA V5 / TCE / VisMockup) experience is essential.




- Able to successfully bring cross functional team together across different cultures & time zones to ensure repeated delivery of your own & shared objectives.
- Highly proactive - able to demonstrate & inspire a 'can do' attitude.
- Show solid emotional maturity & resilience.
- Able to see the big picture with a strong drive to reach the right outcome for the business.
- Strong & consistent communicator, able to tailor appropriately.
- High level of integrity in maintaining work-plans and issue status.
- Able to hold oneself and others accountable for delivering against plans and prior commitments.
- High level of autonomy – able to work with little supervision but knows how to escalate at the right time.
- Excellent in MS Office Suite, especially Excel and Power Point
- Work closely with suppliers/engineering/manufacturing/purchasing/quality/craftsmanship to ensure the lowest cost and best quality solution.
- Knowledge with Automotive design processes / Systems engineering
- Excellent project management skills to work with the team(s) to meet targets and objectives on time

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Production/Automobile) or equivalent

📌 Exterior and Structural Systems Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Ford Global
📍 Chennai