Job Overview

Leads small and medium sized projects and develops product families.

Your main tasks

•    Lead end-to-end new product development (NPD) activities from early customer engagement through production release. Conceiving ideas and concepts for new hybrid & electric vehicle charging products
•    Collaborate directly with OEMs and Tier 1 customers to understand technical requirements, support RFQs, and define product specifications 
•    Develop innovative design solutions aligned with customer needs, cost targets & manufacturability 
•    Perform design engineering activities including: 
-    3D CAD modeling and 2D drawing creation (Creo preferred) 
-    Tolerance stack-up analysis 
-    Material selection and design for manufacturing (DFM/DFA) 
•    Conduct engineering analysis and validation, including: 
-    DFMEA / risk assessments 
-    FEA simulations (ANSYS preferred) 
-    Design verification and validation planning 
•    Lead prototype development, testing, and design iterations to ensure product robustness 
•    Release designs for tooling and industrialization, and support tool development and part validation 
•    Evaluate tooled parts, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions as needed 
•    Actively support real-time problem solving across the NPD lifecycle, including manufacturing & field issues 
•    Create & maintain all Engg. documentation (including drawings, specifications, test plans/reports, etc.,) 
•    Work closely with global manufacturing & suppliers to ensure alignment on quality, cost & delivery targets 
•    Contribute to continuous improvement, cost optimization, and design standardization efforts 

Your ideal Background

•    Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred) 
•    ~5+ years of experience in product design and development (NPD/R&D environment) 
•    Experience in design of connectors, terminals, or automotive/e-mobility products preferred 
•    Expertise in 3D CAD (Creo preferred); CAE/FEA tools (ANSYS preferred); DFMEA, DoE, tolerance analysis 
•    Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and tooling 
•    Experience with product validation, testing, and production release 
•    Strong problem-solving skills (5 Why, Fishbone, etc.) with a proactive ownership mindset 
•    Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment 
•    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills 
•    Familiarity with EV architectures, battery systems, or busbar/connectivity solutions is a plus 
•    Willingness to travel as required to support project and manufacturing needs

Competencies