LEAD DESIGN ENGINEER - Mechanical Product Design (M/F/D)

FORVIA HELLA is a listed, international automotive supplier. Coming together with Faurecia in the FORVIA Group, we build the world's seventh largest supplier of automotive technologies. As a global market leader in high-growth areas, FORVIA employs 157,000 people worldwide. FORVIA HELLA therein stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, we cover a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles with our Business Group Lifecycle Solutions. With around 37,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of € 8.1 billion on a preliminary basis in the fiscal year 2023.

YOUR TASKS

Lead Mechanical Product Design Engineer

Key Skill Sets

• Strong mechanical design fundamentals including plastics, sheet metal, castings, and assemblies.
  
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, engineering drawings, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.
  
• Experience in product development from concept, design, validation, to production launch.
  
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
  
• Ability to select materials and manufacturing processes based on performance, cost, and reliability requirements.
  
• Experience with engineering validation, testing, failure analysis, and problem-solving methodologies.
  
• Understanding of quality tools such as DFMEA, risk assessment, and change management processes.
  
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customers.
  
• Project leadership skills including planning, technical decision-making, and mentoring team members.
  
• Effective communication and presentation skills for technical reviews, customer interactions, and management reporting.

• Graduate / Postgraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 5 + years of experience in mechanical product design
• Good Knowledge of 3D drawings and concept development Using CATIA tools
• Sound Knowledge of GD&T and stack up analysis calculation
• Good communication skills and experience in interacting with global customers
• Good Knowledge of motor child parts manufacturing processes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills