Component Development Lead (Provisionals – Plastics & Rubbers)

Job description

• 8+ years of relevant experience in automotive plastics and rubber component engineering
• Experience in Tier-1 or Tier-2 automotive supplier environment preferred
• Experience in Design & development of Plastics & Rubber parts.
• Hands on Experience in 3D Design Packaging in UGNX / CATIA.
• Good knowledge in design basics, vehicle packaging studies, Architecture, and statutory requirements etc.,
• Cross functional experience in Design

Key Responsibilities:

Own EE Wiring Mounting Troughs, channels, grommets and protection components for global harnesses. Responsible for standardization, manufacturability validation and library control.

Troughs & Grommet Design & Development

• Design and develop grommets for wiring harnesses , ensuring proper sailing, strain relief, and durability.
• Perform packaging studies to validate grommet fitment in vehicle body openings and tailgate areas.
• Select appropriate materials and geometry for grommets to meet environmental and mechanical requirements.
• Conduct DFMEA for grommet-related risks and implement corrective actions.
• Validate grommet performance through DVP&R , including water ingress, vibration, and thermal tests.
• Collaborate with suppliers for prototype development , tooling feasibility, and cost optimization.
• Ensure compliance with OEM standards , statutory requirements, and safety norms for grommet design.
• Involve in APQP, PPAP, and quality documentation review.

Wiring Harness Integration

• Integrate grommets into harness routing and packaging layouts using UG NX / CATIA .
• Support complexity reduction and harmonization of grommet designs across platforms.
• Review AMPS sheets and assembly feasibility for grommet installation at plants.
• Manage engineering change requests (ECR/ECN) related to grommet design.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with body engineering teams for hole size and location standardization.
• Work with virtual analysis teams (CAE, Moldflow etc.,) for design robustness
• Coordinate with manufacturing and quality teams for PSO and FPSO sign-off.
• Support VAVE activities for cost reduction without compromising performance.

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