Manager - Process & Product Design Development Engineer

Job Title: Product Design & Development Process Quality EngineerJob Summary: The Product Design & Development Process Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality and compliance of automotive products throughout the design and development process.This role involves leveraging CMMI / ASPICE practices and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance process maturity, improve efficiency, and drive continuous improvement in quality.Responsibility:Design process management- Assess Sun mobility Product development process “SPDP” (Engineering development process Smart network development process and Vehicle integration development process )- Identify gaps in the process w.r.t automotive product development process- Redefine “SPDP -Sun mobility product development process- Conduct Audit as per the SPDP and identify gaps in Engg , Smart network & vehicle integration 5. Conduct Gate review for new products and assess the adequacy w.r.t requirements to clear the product development phasesQuality Management:- Implement and maintain quality management systems in the product design and development process.- Ensure compliance with international quality standards, such as ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 9001. 9. Implement and maintain CMMI practices within the product design and development process.Process Improvement:- Identify opportunities for process improvement in product design and development.- Identify opportunities for process improvement using CMMI principles.- Implement lean and Six Sigma principles to enhance efficiency and reduce defects.Risk Management:• Assess and mitigate risks associated with product design and development.• Work closely with teams to address potential quality issues before they impact the final product. Root Cause Analysis:•Conduct root cause analysis for design failure /design quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.• Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on data and analysis.Documentation Management• Maintain comprehensive documentation of quality processes, inspections, and audits.• Manage DRD- Design release documents and product Gate clearance documents• Maintain comprehensive documentation of CMMI processes and practices• Conduct internal audits to ensure adherence to CMMI standards and drive corrective actions Collaboration:• Collaborate with design, engineering, manufacturing , NPD , Smart network ,Systems and program management teams to establish and maintain SPDP requirements.• Communicate effectively to ensure a common understanding of SPDP and design quality goals. Training: •Provide training to team members on SPDP /quality management principles and processes.• Foster a culture of quality throughout the engineering organization.Regulatory Compliance:• Stay updated on automotive industry regulations and standards.• Ensure that products comply with regional and international regulatory requirements. Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/ electrical /production engineering, automotive engineering, or a related field.- 5 to10 years of experience in product design and development, with a focus on Product design quality management.- Knowledge of international quality standards, such as ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 9001, CMMI- Familiarity with risk management principles and methodologies.- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.- Experience with design tools and software, including Computer-Aided Design (CAD).- Understanding of automotive industry regulations and standards.- Ability to lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives