Wiring Harness Brackets-Catia

Satven; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Satven is seeking an experienced automotive component engineer to drive design maturity and launch readiness for plastic components. You will lead DFMEA, DVP&R, and PPAP readiness, coordinating across global teams and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and quality at launch.

The role requires end-to-end development experience, collaboration with purchasing and TAC teams, and a focus on resolving line-side issues during vehicle launches.

Qualifications

• Automotive component engineering experience with end-to-end plastic component development and release.
• Exposure to EDS wiring harnesses and related components is advantageous.
• Experience leading DFMEA and authoring DVP&R for validation and release.

Responsibilities

• Drive design maturity, programme execution, validation readiness, and launch support with global teams.
• Coordinate engineering activities across suppliers, manufacturing, validation, integration, and programme management.
• Track programme deliverables and provide status updates in reviews and leadership forums.
• Drive target-setting and ensure engineering deliverables meet milestones.
• Manage design releases for prototype builds, validation testing, and production readiness.
• Support validation activities and coordinate test readiness; resolve issues during launch.

Skills

Team collaboration

Tools

DFMEA

PPAP

APQP

8D

DVP&R

BOM management

ECR/ECO

EDS wiring harness

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Skill set

DFMEA,PPAP,APQP,8D,8D, ECRs/ECOs, DVP&R ,Bill of Materials (BOM) management.

Domain knowledge

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.

Job Description

a) Programme Responsibility

• Responsible for driving design maturity, programme execution, validation readiness, cost and weight management, and launch support while collaborating with global engineering, manufacturing, supplier, and programme teams.
• Coordinate engineering activities across suppliers, manufacturing, validation, integration, and programme management teams.
• Track programme deliverables and provide status updates in project reviews and leadership forums.

b) Design & Development

• Drive target-setting activities and ensure engineering deliverables meet programme milestones.
• Manage design releases to support prototype builds, validation testing, and production readiness.
• Ensure design maturity through effective issue identification, resolution, and change management.

c) Validation & Issue Resolution

• Support validation activities and coordinate test readiness.
• Drive timely resolution of engineering and launch-related issues.
• Escalate critical concerns through established programme review processes when required.
• Support prototype, validation, and launch builds, including issue containment and corrective actions.

d) Launch Support

• Collaborate with suppliers and launch teams to achieve quality, timing, APQP, and PPAP objectives.
• Support safe-launch activities and post-launch issue resolution.
• Coordinate engineering changes and production countermeasures as needed.

e) Teamwork & Professional Excellence

• Work effectively with global engineering teams across multiple regions and time zones.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and team-building activities.
• Demonstrate values and professional behaviours in all interactions.

Only Short Notice Candidates Preferred