Project Lead

Akkodis; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis in Pune, India, seeks an experienced Automotive Interior Engineer to lead and support the design and development of interior systems (instrument panels and interior plastics), ensuring feasibility and OEM alignment.

The role includes technical reviews, customer discussions, problem solving, and collaboration with engineering, HR, and TAS to fulfill resources and timelines for project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5+ years in Automotive Interior Design and Development.
• Strong experience in Interior Plastic Components and Product Development Lifecycle.
• Experience in technical interviewing and candidate evaluation.
• Exposure to customer-facing roles and resource planning activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design and development of automotive interior systems (IP, interior plastics).
• Provide technical guidance on design, development, validation, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Participate in technical reviews, customer discussions, and problem-solving activities.
• Ensure adherence to OEM standards, regulations, quality requirements, and timelines.
• Collaborate with Practice, Engineering, HR, TAS, and customers for recruitment and resource fulfillment.

Skills

Interior Engineering

Product Development

Stakeholder Coordination

Interviewing

Resource Planning

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

ENOVIA

Windchill

Job description

• Lead and support the design and development of automotive interior systems, primarily:
  • Instrument Panels (IP)
  • Interior Plastic Components
  • Provide technical guidance to engineering teams on design, development, validation, and manufacturing feasibility.
  • Participate in technical reviews, customer discussions, and problem-solving activities.
  • Ensure adherence to OEM standards, Regulations, quality requirements, and project timelines.

Talent Fulfillment & Recruitment Support

• Partner with the Practice to drive hiring and resource fulfillment activities.
• Screen and evaluate technical profiles for Interior Engineering positions.
• Conduct technical interviews and provide competency assessments for candidates.
• Recommend suitable candidates based on technical expertise, project experience, and customer requirements.
• Support workforce planning and resource allocation across projects.

TAS (Talent Acquisition Services) Coordination

• Work closely with the TAS team to communicate hiring priorities and skill requirements.
• Monitor and follow up on open requisitions and fulfillment status.
• Provide timely feedback on shortlisted candidates.
• Assist TAS in identifying niche skills and creating targeted hiring strategies.
• Ensure positions are closed within agreed timelines and quality expectations.
• Engage directly with customers to understand project requirements, skill demands, and resource needs.
• Translate customer expectations into hiring and resource fulfillment plans.
• Support business growth by identifying opportunities for additional engineering services.
• Build strong customer relationships through regular communication and technical consultation.
• Act as a bridge between customers, delivery teams, and talent acquisition teams.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Practice, Engineering Teams, HR, TAS, and Customer Stakeholders.
• Support strategic workforce planning and competency development initiatives.
• Participate in recruitment drives, technical assessments, and customer interviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in Automotive Interior Design and Development.
• Strong experience in:
  • Interior Plastic Components
  • Product Development Lifecycle
  • Prior experience in technical interviewing and candidate evaluation.
• Exposure to customer-facing roles and resource planning activities.

Technical Skills

• CATIA V5/V6 and/or Siemens NX.
• Knowledge of:
  • GD&T
  • DFMEA
  • DFM/DFA
  • APQP & PPAP
  • Automotive Product Development Processes
  • Injection Molding and Manufacturing Processes
  • Familiarity with PLM tools such as Teamcenter, ENOVIA, or Windchill.
• Technical Leadership
• Interviewing & Candidate Assessment
• Customer Relationship Management
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Resource Planning and Workforce Management

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with global Automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
• Experience supporting practice growth, hiring initiatives, and competency development.
• Proven track record of successfully supporting customer resource fulfillment and engineering delivery.