Design & Release Engineer-EDS

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA in Chennai, India seeks an experienced Automotive Component Engineer to drive end-to-end plastic component development and release. You will lead DFMEA, author DVP&Rs, manage eBOMs across configurations, and handle ECR/ECO processes to support model-year updates and cost reductions.

You will collaborate with Global Purchasing and STA during RFQ reviews, act as technical contact for Tier-1/ Tier-2 suppliers, and ensure SCR/PPAP readiness while supporting prototype

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in automotive component engineering.
• End-to-end knowledge of plastic component development and release.
• Experience with EDS wiring harness and plastic brackets/channels.
• Led DFMEA and authored DVP&R for component validation.
• Applied root cause tools such as 8D, 5-Why, and fishbone analysis.
• Authorized and released engineering parts; managed eBOM across vehicle configurations.
• Managed ECRs/ECOs for running changes and model-year updates.
• Collaborated with Global Purchasing and STA during RFQ and technical reviews.
• Technical contact for Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers; SCR and PPAP readiness sign-off.
• Supported prototype/production builds; resolved line-side fit and tooling issues during launch.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical liaison for Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers and review SCR/PPAP readiness.
• Lead and sign-off on component release documentation and eBOM management.
• Coordinate with Global Purchasing and STA during RFQ and technical sourcing reviews.
• Support prototype and production builds and resolve fit, finish, and tooling issues during vehicle launches.

Skills

DFMEA leadership

DVP&R authoring

8D / 5-Why / Fishbone

eBOM management

ECR/ECO management

RFQ collaboration

Supplier technical liaison

SCR/PPAP readiness

Prototype/production support

Plastic component development

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.