Lead Engineer - Mechanical Design

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people. Your mission, roles and responsibilities Overall Responsibilities and Duties Faurecia Clarion Electronics (FCE) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Pune to lead the design, validation, and industrialization of automotive electronic products such as Infotainment Systems, Digital Clusters, Displays, Cockpit Domain Controllers, and Camera/Driver Monitoring Systems. The role converts customer requirements into robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective mechanical solutions while ensuring compliance from RFQ through SOP and series production . Main Mission and Responsibilities 1. Mechanical Design & Development Own end-to-end mechanical design, drawings, BOMs, and product architecture. Define packaging, thermal, structural, fastening, sealing, and assembly concepts. Manage design reviews, releases, engineering changes, and technical discussions. 2. Vehicle Integration & Packaging Define product packaging, mounting strategies, interfaces, and gap & flush requirements. Coordinate with electronics, display, optical, thermal, and industrial design teams. 3. Materials & Manufacturing Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes. Design parts for molding, die casting, sheet metal, machining, and assembly. Ensure manufacturability, durability, and compliance requirements. 4. Display & Optical Integration Integrate displays, touch panels, cover lenses, and decorative components. Ensure alignment, cosmetic quality, optical performance, and Class-A surfaces. 5. Thermal, Structural & Environmental Design Develop thermal management solutions and support simulation activities. Ensure robustness against vibration, shock, temperature, humidity, dust, and water exposure. 6. GD&T & Dimensional Control Apply GD&T standards and perform tolerance stack-up analysis. Define critical characteristics and resolve dimensional issues. 7. Quality & Compliance Support DFMEA, DFM/DFA, risk assessments, and design reviews. Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, customer, and regulatory requirements. 8. Validation & Problem Solving Support prototyping, DV/PV validation, and test reviews. Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions using structured methodologies. 9. Supplier & Industrialization Support Support supplier selection, tooling reviews, PPAP, line trials, and production launch. Coordinate engineering changes with suppliers and manufacturing teams. 10. RFQ & Cost Optimization Support RFQs, feasibility studies, risk assessments, and cost estimations. Drive VAVE, weight reduction, and cost optimization initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain engineering best practices. This version is typically 40-50% shorter while retaining all key responsibilities expected in a senior automotive Mechanical Engineer JD. Your profile and…