Design & Release Engineer-EDS

SEGULA Technologies; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies, a global engineering group, is recruiting for an automotive component engineering role in Chennai. You will own end-to-end plastic component development and release, lead DFMEA, and drive validation through DVP&R for multiple vehicle configurations.

Scope includes managing eBOMs, ECRs/ECOs, and supplier interactions with Tier-1/2 partners, plus supporting prototype and production builds and resolving line-side tooling issues during vehicle launches.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years in automotive component engineering with end-to-end plastic development and release.
• Experience leading DFMEA and authoring DVP&R for validation.
• Skilled in applying 8D, 5-Why, and fishbone root-cause analysis.
• Ability to authorize and release parts and manage an eBOM across vehicle configurations.
• Experience with ECRs/ECOs for running changes and year updates.
• Collaborates on RFQ reviews with Global Purchasing and STA.
• Technical contact for Tier-1/2 suppliers; SCR and PPAP readiness sign-off.
• Supports prototype and production builds; resolves line-side issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead DFMEA and oversee DVP&R for component validation.
• Authorize release of engineering parts and manage eBOMs.
• Manage ECRs/ECOs for changes and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Coordinate RFQ reviews with Global Purchasing and STA.
• Serve as technical contact for Tier-1/2 suppliers; sign off SCR/PPAP.
• Support prototype/production builds and resolve line-side issues.

Skills

Auto component engineering

Plastic component development/release

DFMEA leadership

DVP&R (virtual & physical testing)

Root cause tools (8D, 5-Why, fishbone)

ECRs & ECOs management

eBOM management

RFQ collaboration with Global Purchase

SCR/PPAP readiness sign-off

Prototype/production build support

Job description

• 6–8 yrs experience in automotive component engineering with end-to-end knowledge on plastic component development & release.
• Exposure to EDS wiring harness and its components (Plastic brackets/channels etc.) will be added advantage.
• Experience in leading DFMEA, authoring DVP&R (virtual and physical testing) to validate component compliance. Applying root cause tools like 8D, 5-Why, and fishbone analysis.
• Authorize and release engineering parts and assemblies. Engineering Bill of Materials (eBOM) management for assigned components across different vehicle configurations.
• Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for running changes, model year updates, quality fixes, or cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with Global Purchasing and Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) during the Request for Quote (RFQ) and technical sourcing reviews.
• Technical contact for Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers. Review and sign off on Supplier Component Review (SCR) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) readiness.
• Experience in supporting prototype/production builds and resolving line-side fit, finish, and tooling issues during vehicle launch.

• 6–8 yrs experience in automotive component engineering with end-to-end knowledge on plastic component development & release.
• Exposure to EDS wiring harness and its components (Plastic brackets/channels etc.) will be added advantage.
• Experience in leading DFMEA, authoring DVP&R (virtual and physical testing) to validate component compliance. Applying root cause tools like 8D, 5-Why, and fishbone analysis.
• Authorize and release engineering parts and assemblies. Engineering Bill of Materials (eBOM) management for assigned components across different vehicle configurations.
• Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for running changes, model year updates, quality fixes, or cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with Global Purchasing and Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) during the Request for Quote (RFQ) and technical sourcing reviews.
• Technical contact for Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers. Review and sign off on Supplier Component Review (SCR) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) readiness.
• Experience in supporting prototype/production builds and resolving line-side fit, finish, and tooling issues during vehicle launch.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production.

SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.