Position Title: Design Lead - VAVE
Department: R&D Product Development
Location: HARTING Manufacturing India, Thirumazhisai, Chennai
QUALIFICATIONS
Education : Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Work Experience
12 to 15 years of experience in Value Engineering, Component engineering of electromechanical products. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Core Responsibilities:
◼Expertise on VAVE concept and have good experience in handling VE projects.
◼Must have completed minimum 3 major VE savings projects.
◼Hands on working knowledge of Siemens NX 3D CAD software & Team Centre.
◼Hands on experience in New Product Design & Development (NPI/NPD) of electro-mechanical products.
◼Good knowledge in diecasting, plastics & sheet metal component design & development.
◼Good Knowledge on the Seal designs, IP ratings and rubber seal materials.
◼Good knowledge on material selection for the parts based on application.
◼Must have experience in working with Global teams and communicating with them technically.
◼Good knowledge on GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, dimensions, and structural analysis.
◼Knowledge on the Engineering Change Notification process for design changes.
◼Ensure design of components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards.
◼Establish and support knowledge-sharing networks throughout the HARTING Technology Group to promote collaboration and innovation.
◼Organize, conduct VAVE to ensure design / cost effectiveness and verification of ECP, in close cooperation with R&D Engineer, Project Manager, Production and Sourcing members, check for optimal feasibility and if necessary, make additions or corrections.
General Skills:
◼Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
◼Extensive knowledge of VAVE.
◼Proficient in project management, capable of planning and executing projects related to the development of plastics and rubber materials.
◼Strong communication skills, high self-motivation, and the ability to organize independently.
◼A passion for innovation and a strong drive for finding new solutions, combined with a global mindset.
◼Willingness to undertake occasional business trips lasting several days.
◼A solid awareness of cost considerations.
◼Fluent in English.