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Engineer-Project Support
Talent Destination · posted 13 days ago
Puneengineering
About the role
Job Description – Engineer – Project Support
Location:
Pune, Maharashtra
Working Days:
5 Days | Monday to Friday
Experience:
4–10 Years
Qualification:
B.E./B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering
Function:
Project Engineering / Product Development
Industry Preference:
Automotive / Auto Components / Plastics
About the Role
We are looking for an Engineer – Project Support with hands-on exposure to plastic component development , particularly exterior and interior automotive plastic parts . The role will involve supporting product development projects from concept/design through tooling, trials, validation and production, while coordinating with cross-functional teams, customers, suppliers and manufacturing teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Support end-to-end development of automotive plastic components , covering both interior and exterior parts .
- Coordinate with Design, Tooling, Quality, Manufacturing and Project teams for successful project execution.
- Review component designs, specifications, drawings and engineering requirements.
- Support DFM/DFA activities and identify potential design/manufacturing issues.
- Coordinate with toolmakers and suppliers for mould/tool development, trials and modifications .
- Participate in T0/T1/T2 trials , identify issues and drive corrective actions.
- Track project timelines, development milestones and deliverables.
- Support prototype development, testing, validation and pre-production activities.
- Ensure engineering changes and customer requirements are effectively implemented.
- Prepare and maintain project-related documentation, reports and development records.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical and project-related issues.
- Support PPAP/APQP activities and ensure timely completion of project deliverables.
- Monitor development issues related to dimensional accuracy, fitment, appearance, functionality and manufacturability.
- Assist in smooth transition of developed components from project stage to mass production.
Required Skills & Experience
- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering is mandatory.
- 4–10 years of relevant experience in automotive / auto-component / plastic component development.
- Good understanding of automotive interior and exterior plastic parts .
- Exposure to plastic component development and injection moulding processes .
- Understanding of tooling, mould trials, part validation and manufacturing feasibility.
- Knowledge of DFM, APQP, PPAP and engineering change processes .
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications .
- Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
- Good problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers and customers.
Preferred Exposure
Candidates with experience in development of components such as instrument panels, door trims, consoles, pillars, bumpers, grilles, trims, mouldings, garnishes, bezels and other injection-moulded plastic components will be preferred.
Ideal Candidate Profile
A technically sound Mechanical Engineer who understands the complete lifecycle of automotive plastic part development and can effectively coordinate between Design → Tooling → Prototype → Trials → Validation → PPAP → Production .
Location:
Pune
Working:
5 Days a Week
Experience:
4–10 Years
Qualification:
B.E./B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering