We are seeking an experienced Design Lead – Interior Lighting to drive the design and development of automotive interior lighting systems. The role involves leading component development activities, coordinating with cross-functional teams and suppliers, and ensuring products meet performance, quality, cost, and timing targets.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of automotive interior lighting components and systems.
- Manage packaging, manufacturability, assembly feasibility, and design validation activities.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and global engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Review and approve design documentation, technical specifications, DFMEA, DVP&R, and release deliverables.
- Support CAD model reviews, design releases, and engineering change activities.
- Collaborate with simulation teams to achieve lighting performance, functional, and quality requirements.
- Drive product development milestones, testing coordination, and issue resolution.
- Ensure compliance with project timelines, technical standards, and customer requirements.
Qualifications
B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech in Automotive/Mechanical/Production Engg.
Essential Skills
- 6 to 8 years of experience in automotive interior lighting design and development.
- Experience with ambient lighting, task lighting, overhead console lighting, or similar interior lighting systems.
- Strong understanding of component and system-level product development.
- Knowledge of lighting optics, light performance, and validation processes.
- Proficiency in CAD tools such as CATIA or Siemens NX (UG).
- Experience with PLM systems and engineering release processes.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, injection molding, and assembly feasibility.
- Ability to work effectively with suppliers, global teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
Experience
6- 8 years
