Vehicle Customization & Special Projects

Ultraviolette Automotive; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultraviolette Automotive Pvt. Ltd. in Bengaluru seeks a senior leader to drive end-to-end vehicle customization programs, special editions, and bespoke automotive projects, translating innovative concepts into production-ready vehicles.

The role requires strong technical, project management, and cross-functional leadership, coordinating with Design, R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and external partners to deliver high-impact, low-volume programs on schedule.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of experience in automotive product development, vehicle engineering or program management.
• Diploma or Bachelor's in mechanical/automotive engineering or related technical discipline.
• Background in automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, vehicle customization, or performance engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle customization projects, special editions, limited-production variants, and bespoke customer requirements.
• Manage end-to-end project execution from concept development through prototyping, validation, and production.
• Collaborate with Design and Engineering to develop unique configurations, bodywork, finishes, components, and accessories.
• Identify and develop specialised suppliers for custom fabrication, materials, machining, surface treatments, and low-volume manufacturing.
• Drive feasibility, engineering integration, and manufacturability of custom vehicle components.
• Manage project budgets, component costing, tooling investments, and commercial viability.
• Coordinate vehicle-level integration, prototype builds, testing, homologation requirements, and quality validation.
• Develop scalable processes for low-volume manufacturing, personalization, and special projects.
• Ensure timely project delivery through coordination with internal teams and external partners.
• Explore innovative materials and manufacturing technologies to enhance product differentiation.

Skills

Vehicle customization

Project management

Supplier development

Cross-functional leadership

Prototype development

Budgeting and cost control

Manufacturing processes

Vehicle integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Responsible for leading end-to-end development and execution of vehicle customisation programs, special editions, limited-production vehicles, and bespoke automotive projects. The role requires strong technical expertise, project management capabilities, and an understanding of vehicle engineering, manufacturing, and supplier development.

The candidate will work closely with Design, R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and external partners to translate innovative concepts into production-ready vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle customisation projects, special editions, limited-production variants, and bespoke customer requirements.
• Manage end-to-end project execution from concept development, feasibility assessment, prototyping, validation, and production.
• Collaborate with Design and Engineering teams to develop unique vehicle configurations, bodywork, finishes, components, and accessories.
• Identify and develop specialised suppliers for custom fabrication, composite materials, machining, surface treatments, and low-volume manufacturing.
• Drive technical feasibility, engineering integration, and manufacturability of custom vehicle components.
• Manage project budgets, component costing, tooling investments, and commercial viability.
• Coordinate vehicle-level integration, prototype builds, testing, homologation requirements, and quality validation.
• Develop scalable processes for low-volume manufacturing, vehicle personalisation, and special projects.
• Ensure timely project delivery through effective coordination with internal teams and external partners.
• Explore innovative materials, manufacturing technologies, and customisation opportunities to enhance product differentiation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 12–15 years of experience in automotive product development, vehicle engineering, special projects, or program management.
• Preferred background in automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, vehicle customisation, or performance automotive engineering.
• Strong understanding of vehicle architecture, component integration, fabrication, manufacturing processes, and materials.
• Knowledge of automotive quality systems, regulatory requirements, and vehicle homologation processes.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex development programs.

Key Skills

• Vehicle customisation and special project development.
• Automotive engineering and vehicle integration.
• Prototype development and low-volume manufacturing.
• Project planning, budgeting, and execution.
• Supplier development and technical sourcing.
• Design-to-manufacturing coordination.
• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management.
• Strong technical problem-solving and execution ownership.

Key Performance Indicators

• On-time completion of customisation and special vehicle projects.
• Achievement of project cost and budget targets.
• Prototype development and validation timelines.
• Quality, reliability, and engineering compliance.
• Successful industrialisation of special-edition and custom components.
• Supplier development and manufacturing readiness.