We are hiring for one of our clients - a reputed OEM player in the automotive electronics and lighting space - for the role of Manager/Senior Manager - CAD Design. The ideal candidate will lead design, development, and program execution of electronic systems in lighting and FMCD applications, ensuring innovation, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead electronics design and development of lighting systems including schematic and BOM preparation

- Perform RFQ analysis and feasibility checks for new product requirements

- Develop zero-based costing based on materials, development, and manufacturing costs

- Select appropriate LEDs and components (microcontrollers, resistors, capacitors, DC-DC converters) as per project needs

- Ensure compliance with AIS/ECE and EMI/EMC safety and performance standards

- Conduct inspection and validation of electronic circuits and sub-assemblies

- Prepare and execute DFMEA, DVP plans, and review documents for sign-off

- Plan and manage prototyping, ensuring timely and functional sample submission in line with customer phases

- Lead APQP and PPAP documentation and maintain master records for all approvals

- Prepare detailed project management plans with clear roles, milestones, and deliverables

- Track and control product development lots (DP, PP, MPT, Pilot, Initial Supply)

- Implement ECNs smoothly into mass production and ensure timeline adherence

- Update BOM and costing in ERP/SAP systems to avoid miscalculations

- Identify alternate vendors and cost-saving opportunities through technical evaluations

- Participate in customer milestone meetings and ensure timely communication across stakeholders

- Identify delays, flag critical project issues, and drive resolution in coordination with cross-functional teams

- Lead a team of 2- 5 engineers, ensuring performance management, training, and growth in alignment with company values.

Requirements:

- Diploma or B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

- 8 to 10 years of experience in automotive electronics, FMCD, or related manufacturing domains

- Proficiency in schematic design, component selection, BOM management, DFMEA/PFMEA

- Working knowledge of AIS/ECE standards, EMI/EMC compliance, and embedded electronics testing

- Strong hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and production handovers

- Expertise in APQP/PPAP documentation and ERP/SAP systems

- Proficiency in design tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD

- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership capabilities

The group is currently operating 6-days a week format.

Location: Gurgaon (Head Office)

If you are ready to lead innovation in automotive electronics and build scalable product designs, this opportunity offers the right challenge and growth.

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