Automotive Engineering Jobs In Kochi India

We are hiring a Mechanical Purchase Engineer to manage the procurement of automotive components, mechanical parts and raw materials. The ideal candidate should have experience in automotive or manufacturing procurement, vendor management, price negotiation and purchase order processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of automotive components, mechanical parts, and raw materials.

• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable vendors and suppliers.

• Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules with vendors.

• Compare supplier quotations and select cost-effective sourcing options.

• Prepare and process purchase orders and ensure timely material delivery.

• Coordinate with production, quality, stores, and engineering teams.

• Review Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering drawings to understand material requirements.

• Maintain accurate vendor records, purchase documentation, and procurement reports.

• Monitor supplier performance, material availability, and delivery timelines.

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and procurement optimization.

• Create and modify 3D models of automotive trim components using CATIA V5.
• Work on plastic and interior/exterior trim components.
• Perform part design, assembly design and design modifications.
• Prepare and update 2D drawings and GD&T.
• Ensure designs meet DFM/DFA and manufacturing requirements.
• Coordinate with tooling, manufacturing, CAE and other engineering teams.
• Implement engineering and customer design changes.
• Support prototype and production-related design activities.
• Follow project standards, specifications and quality requirements.

ISOPARA Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd. is hiring on behalf of its client, Capgemini, for the position of Design Engineer – Automotive Plastics in Pune.

We are looking for passionate Mechanical / Automobile Engineering graduates with knowledge of CATIA V5 who are interested in building a career in the automotive product design domain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Role & Responsibilities

  Design and develop automotive plastic components using CATIA V5 or NX. Create 3D models, surfacing, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings, perform GD&T, ensure tooling feasibility, define parting lines and tool directions, and support product development while meeting quality and performance requirements.

  Experience & Qualification

  Diploma/BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
  4–8 years of experience in Automotive Plastic Product Design.
  Proficiency in CATIA V5 or NX, surfacing, plastic part design, GD&T, tooling feasibility, manufacturing drawings, and automotive design standards.

• Design and development of automotive plastic trim components using CATIA V5.
  
• Work on interior and exterior plastic trim parts.
  
• Create and modify 3D models and 2D engineering drawings.
  
• Perform part modelling, assembly modelling and design modifications.
  
• Understand plastic component design principles, including wall thickness, ribs, bosses, clips and snap-fit features.
  
• Ensure design feasibility as per manufacturing and tooling requirements.
  
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for design validation and development activities.
  

• Strong hands-on experience in CATIA V5.
  
• Relevant experience in automotive plastic trims design.
  
• Knowledge of automotive interior/exterior plastic components.
  
• Good understanding of plastic part design and manufacturing processes.
  
• Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings.
  
• Experience in automotive product development.
  

• 2–4 years of relevant experience.
  
• Candidates with automotive plastic trims design experience preferred.
  
• Immediate joiners or candidates who can join within 20 days.
  

Contact Us: +91 90228 34979

Purpose of the Role:

Plan and manage the execution of project releases based on input from the system integration people, the capabilities and capacity team, and the operations team. Working very closely with entire marketing, R&D, and operations groups to deliver a complete and comprehensive marketing strategy. Serve as a focal point for all aspects of project lifecycle management from the planning phase to the project closure phase. Be accountable for project planning, execution, scheduling, functionality, quality, and cost. Manage projects during the execution phase. Perform ongoing risk management activities and ensure that appropriate risk mitigation is implemented. Be responsible for the overall management of change resulting from the implementation of the projects. Long-range strategic planning will affect the Companys's success. Manage & guide the team with motivation to excel in performance. Drive creative thinking, ensure customer needs are considered, and collaborate with the operations team to ensure products are designed as per customer requirements. Leverage project governance and escalation process as needed to meet project KPIs. Regularly review and communicate project progress

Key Responsibilities:
 

General and Task Management

• Market research analysis & create inputs for new vehicle projects for European & US markets
• Creation of project plans and identification of resource requirements
• Analyze market opportunities for EV
• Independently facilitating the introduction of new products through the NPI process that contribute significant Enterprise financial benefits on time and to budget with a robust Vehicle Development Plan
• Profiling & Managing Product Engineering Projects, ensuring all requirements of internal and external customers are met whilst maintaining committed timescales and budgets
• Analyze and report on product deployment performance
• Providing the senior leadership with weekly/monthly progress reports on all projects
• Work with Finance and others to build business cases to drive good returns on investments
• Collaborate with the R&D team to ensure NPI checkpoints meet financial goals and align to Strategic Plan
• Working with all other groups, managing operational escalations related to project launches
• Material preparation for prototypes & PP batch for line trials.
• Production planning and dimensioning
• Preparation for supply and production
• Supply requirement handling
• Play the key role in Product Development
• Technical coordinator between R&D and factory
• Provide a high level of leadership in the industrialization and development process in order to achieve cost-effectiveness and ensure the supply of high-quality products on time to market
• Forecast NPI project budget
• Integrates NPI Financials into the Short & long-term planning processes
• Support and manage the preparation, organization, and communication of tradeshows, fairs and events
• Administration of performance management process. Engaging & retaining talent by continual dialogue.
• Monitor competition (acquisitions, pricing changes and new products and features)
• Participate in the quarterly and annual planning of company objectives
• Support Marketing for Corporate brand building
• Analysis and optimization of new business models
• Work with cross-functional teams on new product development (pricing, cost impact, investment analysis)
• Perform portfolio reviews to assess impact of new product on existing products
• Report financial findings and recommendations at product/platform lifecycle checkpoint reviews and other forums as needed

People Management

• Ensuring the right job allocation to the members to leverage their competencies and experience.
• Mentor key engineers and identify requirements for skills development
• Supervise and work with engineers supporting, developing and nurturing talent
• Manage and lead the team, ensuring adequate staffing levels, recruitment, training, development, appraisal, attendance, disciplinary issues and daily supervision to maximise efficient productivity
• Motivate and coach the team to operational success
• Communicate KPIs from the strategic annual plan so that each employee is aware
• Develop, implement and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for each area of responsibility
• Ensure KPIs are met by working to the overall plan
• Develop quarterly and annual hiring plans

Financial Budget and Control

• Support to Finance Head & Marketing in controlling the budget

Relationship Management

• Support the sales and business development teams by adding technical assistance
• Manage the interface between the customer and engineering and also the internal interfaces between sales, engineering and supply chain/production
• Communicate with Platform Head on programme status, risks and issues in an appropriate and timely manner. Raise flag when target not met & conflict not resolved
• Support other department on the project.
• Work on ideas and improve operation, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimise results and improve quality of delivery.

Skills and Attributes:

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers
• Strong and confident negotiator with the ability to negotiate at all levels
• Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities
• Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines
• Commercially and financially astute with experience of managing budgets
• Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure
• Technical mindset
• An appreciation of and an ability to positively resolve issues arising from different cultures
• Creative and Analytical abilities
• Outstanding Interpersonal skills
• Latest trends in digital is mandatory
• Collaborating with counterparts and parent org team enable business target achievement for the function.

Qualifications and Experience Levels:

• Graduate in engineering with 15-20 years of experience in the automobile industry. Experience in the EV industry is an added advantage.
• Candidates from Passenger Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle up to 3.5 Ton capacity are preferred.
• Knowledge of EV Components / EV Batteries / E Mobility would be preferred for this role.
• Highly desirable in automotive product planning experience with a proven success record in development and execution
• Communication and presentation skills
• Excellent in written and spoken English
• Good understanding of and using traditional and digital marketing trends
• Team working and cooperation with all internal departments
• Ability to work independently & ability to take decision

Note: CTC is not a constraint for the right candidate.