Overhead & Lighting Systems Architect

India; Mexico; Hybrid; PHP 5,538,461 - 7,384,615; Full time

Job summary

The Overhead & Lighting Systems Development Lead (DL) is responsible for guiding technical and design practices within overhead and lighting systems. The role supports the Sub-Discipline Manager in leading the team and providing guidance to developers, while ensuring robust, cost-efficient designs aligned with program objectives.

Key requirements include 8+ years in automotive, a BS in engineering, strong ownership, and excellent technical English communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in similar position.
• Experience leading groups of product engineers directly or indirectly.
• At least 8 years of experience in automotive industry.
• BS in engineering (Mechanical, Mechanical-Electrical, Mechatronics, Automotive, Industrial).
• Self-directed, sense of ownership, urgency, and attention to detail.
• Proficient in communicating in technical English language, comfortable with reporting out to top management.
• Knowledgeable in global automotive product development process.
• Master's degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain corporate expertise on product, process and tooling design.
• Develop, maintain and deploy design practice documentation.
• Manage lessons learned documents / process.
• Develop and maintain core DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, Performance Standards, Process Standards.
• Define vehicle level system tests.
• Is the technical specifications lead to support sourcing, including the creation or management of tech sheets and tech reviews.
• Balance component use within vehicle requirements.
• Ensure design support for system and vehicle Functional Objectives.
• Harmonize core documents, confirming consistent design practices.
• Develop robust and quality/cost/weight efficient designs that meet program objectives.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical English

Automotive design

Engineering analysis

Education

BS in Engineering

Master’s degree (plus)

Job description

The Overhead & Lighting Systems Development Lead (DL) is responsible for guiding technical and design practices within overhead and lighting systems. The role supports the Sub-Discipline Manager in leading the team and providing guidance to developers, while ensuring robust, cost-efficient designs aligned with program objectives.

Key requirements include 8+ years in automotive, a BS in engineering, strong ownership, and excellent technical English communication.