Job Description
Application Engineer - HCS Engineering
Position type:  Full-time
Type of contract:  Permanent

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here’s to your unique future with us: Yours!

Job Title              :  Application Engineer – HCS Engineering

Qualification      :  B.E. or Diploma

Dept. /Section   :  HCS – Cable Assembly Division

Job Location      :   Chennai – IN13

Roles & Responsibilities :

Responsible for Product & process Engineering in cable, cable assemblies, Jig’s fixtures & Wiring harness. Product Plat forming, Product Management, Product Life Cycle Management, New Product Introduction & Development, Project Management & Product strategy in electromechanical technology based products. Product Costing, Reverse Engineering, Value Engineering, Customer Management, Process & Document Engineering.  Relevant experience 2 to 3 Years for B.E or 4 to 6 Years for Diploma.

Primary Skills  :                                                                                       

  • Review customer requirement, specifications and prepare concept design by considering engineering specification
  • Participate in Design Reviews, DFMEA, PFMEA, Design for Manufacturability.
  • Review customer specifications and conduct engineering specification & feasibility reviews and participate in product concepts and proposal development.
  • Collaborating with CFT for organizing the Proto materials for the new projects
  • Proto-type preparation for new projects as per customer request
  • Design freeze, tooling, master sample build
  • Part Validation and Fit Function confirmation from customer end
  • Release Customer Drawing, Tooling Drawing and Production Drawing
  • Initiate DVP for new components as per the customer specification
  • Product Sustaining Engineering for the existing parts includes Initiate Engineering Change Request and Engineering Change Order (ECR / ECN).
  • Lead various projects of Product extensions, Value Engineering and New Product Development with the team
  • FAI (First Article Inspection) Report check for the product, and approval
  • Cost Reduction Project
  • Review new enquiries for technical & resource feasibility                                                                      
  • Drive Value engineering proposals                                                                  
  • Define and document position profiles, develop competency/skill matrix, training needs etc.          
  • Drive for continuous improvement in all area                                                              
  • Support all company focal points as required                                                               
  • Any other projects/work assigned by management                                                                                                 

 Secondary Skills  :                                                                                    

Knowledge in NX/Pro-E/Auto-CAD/CATIA V5/UG will be a added advantage

Professional Competencies :

  • Technical
  • Analytical Skills
  • Initiative
  • Manufacturing Experience
  • Quality Management Expertise
  • Process Optimization Knowledge
  • Technological Insight
  • Business and Financial Acumen
  • Trust and Collaborate
  • Become Better Every Day
  • Break New Ground
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Professional Suitability

Culture Competencies :

  • Become better everyday
  • Break new ground
  • Champion customers satisfaction
  • Demonstrate ownership
  • Trust and collaborate 
Benefits:  Staff insurance coverage (APAC)
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Company Code:  HARTING Manufacturing India Private Limited
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Job Location (Short):  Chennai, India
Region:  APAC
Position area:  Product management / Market management