Lead Engineer - Mechanical Design

faurecia S.A.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia is seeking a senior Mechanical Engineer in Pune to lead end-to-end mechanical design for automotive electronics, including infotainment systems, displays, and cockpit controllers. You will define packaging, thermal, and structural concepts and coordinate with electronics, optical, and industrial design teams to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions.

You will drive design reviews, DFMEA, and supplier engagement, supporting PPAP, VAVE initiatives, and production readiness while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automobile Engineering, or related field.
• 7-10 years in automotive mechanical product development, preferably cockpit electronics.
• 5+ years leading mechanical design, packaging, and product release activities.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end mechanical design, drawings, BOMs, and product architecture.
• Define packaging, thermal, structural, fastening, sealing, and assembly concepts.
• Manage design reviews, releases, engineering changes, and technical discussions.
• Coordinate packaging with electronics, display, optical, thermal, and industrial design teams.
• Select materials and manufacturing processes; ensure manufacturability and cost targets.
• Integrate displays, touch panels, and optical components with robust alignment and Class-A surfaces.

Skills

Mechanical Design

3D/2D CAD

GD&T

DFMEA

Thermal Management

Project Leadership

Supplier collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Teamcenter/ENOVIA

PLM tools

Tolerance analysis tools

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Overall Responsibilities and Duties

Faurecia Clarion Electronics (FCE) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Pune to lead the design, validation, and industrialization of automotive electronic products such as Infotainment Systems, Digital Clusters, Displays, Cockpit Domain Controllers, and Camera/Driver Monitoring Systems. The role converts customer requirements into robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective mechanical solutions while ensuring compliance from RFQ through SOP and series production.

Main Mission and Responsibilities

1. Mechanical Design & Development

• Own end-to-end mechanical design, drawings, BOMs, and product architecture.
• Define packaging, thermal, structural, fastening, sealing, and assembly concepts.
• Manage design reviews, releases, engineering changes, and technical discussions.

2. Vehicle Integration & Packaging

• Define product packaging, mounting strategies, interfaces, and gap & flush requirements.
• Coordinate with electronics, display, optical, thermal, and industrial design teams.

3. Materials & Manufacturing

• Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes.
• Design parts for molding, die casting, sheet metal, machining, and assembly.
• Ensure manufacturability, durability, and compliance requirements.

4. Display & Optical Integration

• Integrate displays, touch panels, cover lenses, and decorative components.
• Ensure alignment, cosmetic quality, optical performance, and Class-A surfaces.

5. Thermal, Structural & Environmental Design

• Develop thermal management solutions and support simulation activities.
• Ensure robustness against vibration, shock, temperature, humidity, dust, and water exposure.

6. GD&T & Dimensional Control

• Apply GD&T standards and perform tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Define critical characteristics and resolve dimensional issues.

7. Quality & Compliance

• Support DFMEA, DFM/DFA, risk assessments, and design reviews.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, customer, and regulatory requirements.

8. Validation & Problem Solving

• Support prototyping, DV/PV validation, and test reviews.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions using structured methodologies.

9. Supplier & Industrialization Support

• Support supplier selection, tooling reviews, PPAP, line trials, and production launch.
• Coordinate engineering changes with suppliers and manufacturing teams.

10. RFQ & Cost Optimization

• Support RFQs, feasibility studies, risk assessments, and cost estimations.
• Drive VAVE, weight reduction, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain engineering best practices.

This version is typically 40-50% shorter while retaining all key responsibilities expected in a senior automotive Mechanical Engineer JD.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automobile Engineering, or related field.

Experience

• 7-10 years in automotive mechanical product development, preferably cockpit electronics.
• 5+ years leading mechanical design, packaging, and product release activities.
• Experience with automotive components, OEM interaction, suppliers, tooling, and manufacturing.
• Exposure to the full product lifecycle: RFQ, design, validation, tooling, industrialization, SOP, and production support.

Mandatory Technical Competencies

Mechanical Design

• 3D/2D design, GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, DFMEA.
• Plastic, sheet-metal, die-cast, machined, rubber, adhesive, and thermal component design.
• Fastening, sealing, venting, and serviceability concepts.

Automotive Electronics Integration

• Packaging of PCB, connectors, harnesses, displays, cameras, sensors, and antennas.
• Thermal management, EMI shielding, vehicle integration, gap & flush management.
• Design for vibration, durability, environmental, and IP requirements.

Engineering Tools

• CATIA V5/V6 (Part, Assembly, Surface, Sheet Metal, Drawings).
• Teamcenter/ENOVIA/Windchill or equivalent PLM tools.
• Tolerance analysis tools, simulation result interpretation, JIRA, and Confluence.

Process & Quality

• APQP, DFMEA, DFM/DFA/DFT, design reviews, and drawing release.
• Prototype development, DV/PV, PPAP, change management, and production support.
• Supplier reviews, tooling development, and manufacturing problem-solving.

Nice to Have

• Display integration, optical bonding, CMS/DMS products.
• Thermal management development.
• VAVE, lightweighting, localization, and sustainable materials.
• Simulation methods and Design of Experiments (DoE).

Mindset / Attitude

• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Customer-focused with high ownership and accountability.
• Analytical problem solver with a structured approach.
• Collaborative, hands-on, and cost-conscious team player.

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com