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Lead Engineer - Mechanical Design

Faurecia
PuneLead / Manager7–10 yrs
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Mechanical design engineering lead.

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25 d ago · posted 2026-09-08
Location
Pune, MH, IN

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## 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

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