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 initiativesCustomer & 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.