Interior Optical Engineer and Coordinator

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Embarking on a new role within Marelli means taking on new challenges and seizing the opportunity to make a bigger, better, bolder impact!

Were pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence. Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let&aposs push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality.

Joining the Marelli Electronic Systems team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation.

As a global yet fast-evolving company, we are always looking to grow and evolve our talents.

About the Position:

The Optical Engineer and Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of projects by facilitating coordination between the Value Competitiveness Engineering team and other Marelli departments (such as R&D Software, Testing, System Validation, Prototyping, Product Evaluation and Validation). This role also supports daily engineering activity to estimate and optimize the cost and design of the optical BOM of the Automotive Interior products (instrument clusters, central and passenger displays, head-up displays, etc.) analyzing customer and system specification, product optical contents (LED, illumination concept, optical finishing and treatment of parts, lens, films, TFT, cooling, optical bonding, etc.), assembly cycle (inclusive make/buy/resource) and suppliers proposals in cooperation with Special Initiative Program Manager and VA/VE Manager, Commodity and Purchasing, Engineering and Manufacturing Departments.

Your Responsibilities will be:

• To oversee and ensure the successful completion of a cost reduction initiative from beginning to closure with particular focus on Value Competitiveness Internal departments coordination, coordination and collaboration with other Marelli departments.
• Coordinate the comparative analysis of optical data sheets of current displays against alternative proposals and work with the vendor and team to minimize and manage any gap.
• Assessment of cost down areas of products optical BOMs, assess technical feasibility, definition of actions, effort estimations and timing necessary to implement the changes.
• Support in re-designing advanced optical systems to achieve BOM cost reduction.
• Assure proper and efficient technical redesign, design implementation, and validation to achieve internal and customer approval for the change.
• Cooperate with internal and external stakeholders for the implementation of cost down proposals.
• Cooperate with the development team to perform design reviews and technical assessments.
• Estimating components and process scraps.
• Cooperate with suppliers to identify and optimize product design, production tools and production process for cost reduction.
• Support and participate to Design to Cost and Value Competitiveness workshops to propose and estimate cost down proposals.
• Assure the projects cross fertilization from developed actions and consolidate knowledge in form of lesson learned.
• Support in designing and performing optical simulations.
• Support in performing optical measurements.
• Manage and release related product and project documentation.

What Qualifications you will bring:

EDUCATION (SCHOOL/SPECIALIZATION):

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EXPERIENCES

• Solid previous work experience (minimum 5 years) in optical design, experience with German OEMs and team leading experience is preferred.
• Deep knowledge of LED, display, optical parts and optical bonding, their specification and influence of the design, components, and production process selection.
• Proficiency in tools for optical analysis and design, such as optical modeling and simulation software.
• Good knowledge of OEM Norms for design verification and product validation, experience with German OEMs is preferred.
• Experience with optical measurement systems; automotive preferred.

Other skills that we would welcome:

• Knowledge of project management within Automotive industry
• Deep knowledge of display and optical illumination applications in automotive industry
• Deep knowledge of optical architecture and technologies (LED, OLED, LED driving, dimming, treatments, finishings, lens, etc).
• Knowledge of display production processes, display optics, display components and display production technologies related costs.
• Knowledge main display and display components Suppliers.
• High accountability (externally and internally).
• Multinational team working.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and conflict management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others in a matrix management structure.
• Ability to collaborate globally and cross-functionally with individuals in a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds and build strategic relationships.
• Team player, who can interrelate and operate effectively with peers and other associates within a collegial, yet demanding, work environment.
• High integrity, a positive attitude, and passion for achieving business objectives and future growth plans.

What does this position offer you:

• Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
• Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli&aposs speed.
• A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work-life balance-combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful co-creation time in the office

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Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future.

Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the [Division] business

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About Us:

Marelli is one of the worlds leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, with a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with our customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world.

Our team supplies all major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America and the top racing teams in motorsport world championships. Our technology is purpose-driven and meticulously designed to deliver tangible value that truly matters to our customers.

Our business areas are automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology solutions, interior experience, propulsion solutions (e-powertrain and powertrain), ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket business.

Within the walls of Marelli, we believe in enabling people to do their best work. Our cultural attributes - Drive Results, Accountable, Entrepreneurial, Inclusive, Innovative, and Aware - are the cornerstones of a new Marelli culture. Be part of it!

At Marelli, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to nurturing talent in our diverse environment, and we take pride in our various employee resource groups, such as Marelli Women, Brains & Hearts Wellbeing, All Cultures, and Marelli&aposs Rainbow. We believe these groups foster creativity and innovation through the unique perspectives of a multicultural community.