Project Engineer - Seat Development

6 - 8 years

6 - 7 Lacs

Posted:6 days ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Role Summary

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development validation certification customer handling vendor management tooling final

documentation, certification, costing, and timelines end-to-end.

Key

1)

  • Understand customer requirements, technical standards, and application needs (Automotive, Railways, Defence, Marine, etc.).
  • Create concept designs, 2D drawings, 3D models, BOM, and specifications.
  • Select materials, mechanisms, foam compositions, trims, and structural components.
  • Ensure manufacturability, durability, ergonomics, and safety compliance.

2) Customer Interaction & Project Ownership

  • Attend customer meetings, collect technical inputs, and translate them into design actions.
  • Present concepts, drawings, prototypes, and test results to clients.
  • Manage timelines, technical queries, and revisions.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction from kick-off till SOP (start of production)

3)

  • Develop prototypes, coordinate with in-house teams and external vendors.
  • Plan and execute trials, fitments, and pilot builds.
  • Generate DVP (Design Validation Plan), DFMEA, PFMEA, and related NPD documents.
  • Improve designs based on testing, feedback, and production learnings.

4)

  • Coordinate for testing and certification with agencies like

ARAI / VRDE / ICAT / RDSO / DGQA / Navy / DGCA (depending on seat type).

  • Prepare documentation needed for homologation or qualification.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards (AIS, BIS, RDSO manuals, etc.).
  • Track certification timelines and manage corrective actions, if any.

5) Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain project timelines, revision history, ECNs, drawing releases.
  • Prepare project tracker reports for management and customer reviews.
  • Maintain clear documentation for smooth handover to production.

Preferred candidate profile

  • Degree in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering.
  • 68 years of experience in automotive or seating industry.
  • Strong knowledge of 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks / Creo / Catia).
  • Experience with mechanisms, kinematics, ergonomics, and material selection.
  • Understanding of testing, certification, and industry standards.
  • Good communication skills for customer-facing discussions.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and deliver under timelines.

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