Lead Engineer - Structures and Interiors

Role Overview: As a Lead Engineer for Structures & Interiors, you will be responsible for overseeing the design and development of structural and interior systems for passenger transportation vehicles. Your role will involve ensuring structural integrity, Cabin & Passenger Car interiors, safety, material selection, mechanical component integration, prototyping and testing, regulatory compliance, and performance under static, dynamic, and environmental loads. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including industrial designers, systems engineers, electrical systems, HVAC, and safety specialists to deliver reliable, lightweight, comfortable, durable, aesthetically refined interiors, and ergonomically optimized solutions. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the design and development of structures, interior layouts, and passenger amenities. - Own design deliverables across the product lifecycle. - Define and validate material selection, jointing methods, and crashworthiness criteria. - Optimize structures for weight, durability, manufacturability, layout, acoustics, crashworthiness, structural constraints, and cost. - Manage interfaces between structure, interior, and onboard systems. - Coordinate with structural analysis for load case analysis, fatigue, and crash scenarios. - Perform design reviews, DFMEA, and lead issue resolution. - Interface with testing and V&V teams for prototype verification. - Support failure mode and effect analysis, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives. - Work with systems, electrical, and HVAC teams to ensure proper routing and interface integration. - Collaborate with manufacturing and sourcing teams to ensure DFM/A. - Provide technical inputs to procurement and vendors on fabrication, tolerances, and installation. - Prepare and review detailed CAD models, BOMs, and engineering change requests. - Ensure compliance with global railway standards. - Create and maintain technical specifications, design reports, and installation manuals. - Strong leadership and communication skills. - Ability to manage design teams and guide junior engineers. - Proactive mindset with focus on quality and delivery timelines. - Lead project reviews and coordinate design and verification reviews. - Manage risk assessments and develop mitigation plans. - Oversee technical solutions and identify gaps in application and product domains. Qualifications: - Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. - Minimum 10+ years of professional experience in mechanical structural & interior design, preferably in transportation sectors. Additional Company Details: - Occasional travel to gather inputs, study product functionality, support on-site engineering reviews, installations, or inspections.,