Development Engineer Sheet Metal

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Position Name: Development Engineer Sheet Metal Department: Research and Development Qualification: BE/ ME. (Mechanical/Automobile) Years of Experience: 10 to 16 yrs. Location: Pune, Chakan Embark on a fulfilling journey at Škoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL), where were powering ahead into the future of mobility with unwavering determination. Headquartered in Pune, SAVWIPL manages the India region of the Volkswagen Groups five prestigious brands Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini. As a leading European car maker in India, we offer a promising career growth, constant innovation, and a balanced work-life environment. Our consistent pursuit of workplace excellence has garnered us numerous accolades including ‘Great Place to Work’, ‘Top Employer’, and HR Asia’s ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia’ in 2023. At the forefront of automotive innovation, we operate two cutting-edge manufacturing facilities in India - at Chakan, Pune, and Shendra, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly known as Aurangabad). With a rich legacy spanning over two decades, SAVWIPL boasts a wide spectrum of cars in its portfolio, ranging from conventional ICE range to electrifying BEV models. Open the door to boundless opportunities and learn more about SAVWIPL by visiting www.skoda-vw.co.in. Regardless of your background, age, or identity, we welcome all talents to join us on this exciting journey towards shaping the future of mobility. Purpose of the Position (Short Summary of the Role): Responsible for sheet metal platform parts to provide technical input to suppliers and plant colleagues to meet product requirement ensuring right material, process and functionality of the product. Bridge for VW group technical requirements for component, system development achieving engineering milestone. Responsible for releases recommendations like P,B, BMG ,K ensuring legal and homologation standards. Authority: To present solutions to technical issues during design, product development /manufacturing process. To create and release component, system relevantdocuments for approvals. Authorized to take decisions on component design and testing failures and provide solutions. Skills Required: Critical, Technical & Behavioral Skills (As required for the role) Component features and applications, design criteria, assembly and manufacturing processes for specific components Applications of raw materials and failure criteria. Understanding on testing and validation criteria Self-starting and self-motivation, Ability to think in wider scope Good communications skills Team player Product and process knowledge Critical, Technical & Behavioral Skills (As required for the role) Component features and applications, design criteria, assembly and manufacturing processes for specific components Applications of raw materials and failure criteria. Understanding on testing and validation criteria Self-starting and self-motivation, Ability to think in wider scope Good communications skills Team player Product and process knowledge Key Responsibilities &Tasks: Coordinates suppliers to implement the project tasks and reporting to relevant Team head about project progress. Contributes to setting project parameters and their optimization, including time plan, product goals, Analyze, prepare, propose and execute the product development process at component, system and vehicle level in an efficient and appropriate way, incl. materials, technical solution and technology for decision making or implementation Single Point contact as part owner for suppliers & other departments. Coordination with departments like QA, pilot hall, Purchasing & Development for product optimization and issue resolution. Create 3D data, 2D drawings, PDM, TLD, DFMEA and other needed documentation. Upload the documentation in IT systems, for releasing . Responsible for milestones and deliverables (Concept car, STRAK etc.) till EOP. Creation of WF documentation and release it (P, B, BMG, K etc.)including relevant administrative activities Evaluate the test results, define counter-measures and cooperate on their realization. Prepare release recommendation documents for BMG & K-release Create documents (problem sheets) presentation for working level / mid management meetings Based on PEP (Product development process) guidelines ensure that the respective component milestones (technical and budgetary) are completed within the stipulated time period and with the desired results Support regular development team meetings, facilitate discussions Set wise, interdepartmental, with development consultants, HQ & suppliers to arrive at best solutions for product and company. Continuously seek and identify new Indian technologies / development opportunities based on competitor/market trends, customer requirements, Supplier inputs and Manufacturing requirements Contribute to the team regarding budget, AEKO preparation and D&D negotiations Ensure compliance with internal and external requirement such as Specifications (LAH) regulatory, homologation and identified Key performance Indicators (KPI’s) Support for CFT review meeting at India level Equal Opportunity and Mutual Respect Company assures equal opportunity and equal treatment, irrespective of ethnicity, skin colour, gender, disability, ideology, faith, nationality, sexual orientation, social background or political conviction, provided it is based on democratic principles and tolerance towards those of contrary convictions. By principle, our employees are chosen, hired, and supported based on their qualifications and skills. Each of our employees is prohibited from discrimination of any kind (e.g. by disadvantaging, demoralizing, harassing or bullying) and shall nurture a respectful interaction with one another. Show more Show less