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Head of Electrical Engineering

Head of Electrical Engineering

Amor Management Consultants - India’s Premiere Auto Talent Hiring SpecialistsChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
23 days ago
Job description

About the Role :

To lead the engineering function for automotive connectors and interconnect components , driving innovation, new product development, and technology leadership while ensuring compliance with global automotive standards. The role focuses on delivering cost-effective, reliable, and high-performance solutions for OEM and Tier-1 customers, supporting the organization’s growth in the evolving EV and connected mobility ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities :

Product & Technology Development

  • Drive new product development (NPD) for automotive connectors, terminals, and interconnect solutions.
  • Oversee design of high-voltage connectors, signal connectors, sealing systems, housings, and contact technologies.
  • Lead design validation & testing : thermal, vibration, durability, electrical load, environmental.

Process & Manufacturing Support

  • Partner with manufacturing teams on injection molding, stamping, plating, and assembly processes.
  • Support APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, and DVP&R activities.
  • Champion design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and design-to-cost initiatives

    • Customer & Market Interface

  • Act as the primary engineering interface with global OEMs and Tier-1s.
  • Translate customer specifications into product designs .
  • Drive value engineering and cost competitiveness programs.

    • Leadership & Team Building

  • Lead a cross-functional engineering team (design, simulation, testing, prototyping).
  • Develop technical competencies in next-gen automotive interconnect technologies (high-voltage, high-speed data, EV charging).
  • Mentor and build a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement .

    • Candidate Criteria

    Education

  • B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering or M.Tech / MBA (preferred, but not mandatory).

    • Experience

  • 20–25 years of overall experience in automotive manufacturing components .
  • Minimum 10–12 years in connectors, terminals, interconnect devices .
  • At least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing engineering / product development teams.
  • Proven experience in end-to-end product lifecycle : design, validation, testing, and industrialization.

    • Technical Expertise

  • Strong knowledge of connector & terminal design (plastic housings, metal contacts, sealing systems).
  • Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes : injection molding, stamping, plating, and assembly.
  • Familiarity with automotive standards : USCAR, LV214, ISO 8092, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP.
  • Proficiency in CAD / PLM tools (CATIA, NX, Creo).
  • Exposure to high-voltage connectors, EV charging systems, and high-speed data interconnects (preferred).

    • Leadership & Managerial Skills

  • Ability to build and lead high-performance engineering teams .
  • Strong stakeholder management with OEMs and Tier-1 customers .
  • Strategic thinking with focus on innovation, cost competitiveness, and quality .
  • Excellent communication, decision-making, and project management skills.

    • Personal Attributes

  • Visionary mindset with passion for automotive technology and future mobility .
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global, and cross-cultural environment .
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