Job Title: Automotive Consultant Location: Pan India Work Experience: 6-12 years Skills required: Must have: 1. Business consulting 2. Engineering Transformation on either of the below areas: - process/project tranformation - PLM software transformation 3. Robust Product development Vehicle Embedded systems , Software and R&D experience 4. Design for X (Value, Six Sigma, Cost) 5. Process mapping, Value-stream mapping 7. Well versed in Agile and SDLC processes (like V-Model) 8. Good understanding of embedded systems and E/E architecture 9. Strong understanding of the automotive product development lifecycle 10. Familiarity with AUTOSAR, SOAFEE, and POSIX-compliant OS concepts 11. Understanding of autonomous driving and ADAS concepts Good to Have: 1. Previous experience with validation and testing, such as Virtual ECUs, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), is an added advantage 2. Working knowledge in connected services, V2X, vehicle-to-cloud, OTA, DLCM, and telematics 3. Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards like ISO 26262 (functional safety), cybersecurity, and ASPICE standards 4. Experience in digital cockpit or in-vehicle infotainment development Role description: 1. Advise clients on key areas in automotive industry like Software-Defined vehciles , Engineering transformation, PLM, Connected vehicles, telematics, infotainment system development 2. Strong functional knowledge of at least one Vehicle software product Lifecycle Management . 3. 5-7 years of overall experience in Automotive industry / with 2+ years into consulting (Preferrably). Must have strong project management skills. 4. Experience in requirement gathering, design, optimization and / or implementation of business processes in product development or R&D for industry. 5. Deliver strategic market insights, perform need gap analysis, and design tailored solutions ensuring alignment with client goals and project scope. 6. Experience in implementing large scale engineering transformations programs in the field of engineering , vehicle software development and implementation . 7. Previous experience with validation and testing, such as Virtual ECUs, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), 8. Working knowledge in connected services, V2X, vehicle-to-cloud, OTA, DLCM, and telematics , Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards like ISO 26262 (functional safety), cybersecurity, and ASPICE standards , Experience in digital cockpit or in-vehicle infotainment development. 9. Should have 2-3 years of experience in Software defined vehicle development, Automotive software engineering, and a solid understanding of business processes in Discrete or Process Manufacturing, to drive impactful consulting engagements. 10. Develop assets, accelerators, and points of view on emerging trends in automotive like Digital Twins, Agile PLM tranformation , IOT , Simulaiton , Gen AI, Sustainability and software-driven transformation to support internal and client initiatives. 11. Bring a good understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and experience with Cloud platforms, Future of factory in digital engineering and intelligent industries, helping clients navigate complex product development and transformation challenges. 21. Experienced in conducting POCs, and/or contributed in Software solution development, working with Agile methodologies (SAfe, Scrum, Kanban) to drive iterative development, continuous improvement, and faster delivery of client solutions. 13. Experience with Agile project management tools like Jira and Confluence is a plus. Education Background: • Bachelor's engineering degree preferably from Mechanical, Automotive, Electronics , Software disciplines. • MBA / PGDM or equivalent qualification will be an added advantag Show more Show less