Lead Engineer AVA

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Role Summary

The Lead Engineer AVA will be responsible for driving vehicle weight management and attribute development across the entire product lifecycle. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to define, monitor, and achieve weight targets, enabling optimized vehicle performance, cost, and efficiency. The position also involves data-driven analysis, simulation modelling, and strategic decision-making to support advanced vehicle concepts and architecture.

Key Responsibilities

Weight Management & Attribute Development

• Develop and manage vehicle weight targets across systems and aggregates.

• Monitor, track, and report weight performance against program targets.

• Establish system-level weight budgets and support compliance across teams.

• Conduct weight data analysis to support target setting and design decisions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with design, COE (Center of Excellence), and integration teams to ensure weight targets are met.

• Facilitate workshops to drive alignment and decision-making on weight goals.

• Provide periodic updates on system weight status and center of gravity (CoG) reports.

Concept & Architecture Support

• Lead technical workshops for new vehicle concepts and architecture proposals.

• Support vehicle integration activities to ensure weight-performance balance.

• Develop and review Stage Gate deliverables related to weight and performance.

Simulation & Tools

• Develop and utilize simulation models using GT-SUITE, AMESIM, or similar tools.

• Use virtual validation to predict weight and performance outcomes.

Continuous Improvement

• Capture lessons learned from previous programs and integrate them into future projects.

• Recommend best practices for weight efficiency and architectural enhancements.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Weight Management & Vehicle Attributes

• Vehicle Integration

• Stage Gate Process Understanding

• COE Collaboration

• Performance Management

• Time Management

• Simulation Tools (GT-SUITE, AMESIM preferred)

Educational Qualification

• B.E (Mechanical / Automobile / Production Engineering preferred)

Experience

• 12 to 15 years in automotive product development, vehicle architecture, or attribute management.

Compensation

• CTC: