Interior Optical Engineer and Coordinator

Role & responsibilities

• 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.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION (SCHOOL/SPECIALIZATION):

LANGUAGES:

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 INFORMATION & SPECIFIC SKILLS

• 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.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of data management.