Design Lead NVH Engineer - Interior Insulation

Position Overview

We seek a seasoned Design Lead specializing in NVH engineering focused on automotive interior insulation components. This role entails responsibility for product design, CAD-based modeling, feasibility evaluations, supplier collaboration, and close cooperation with multidisciplinary teams to meet quality, cost efficiency, and performance objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of interior insulation parts and related NVH solutions in automotive contexts.
• Develop and update 3D engineering models using CAD software.
• Assess manufacturing and assembly viability.
• Benchmark existing designs and contribute to optimization efforts.
• Manage interactions with suppliers and assist in component fitment, validation, and vehicle integration processes.
• Drive value engineering and cost reduction strategies.
• Collaborate with various departments ensuring on-time project completion.
• Oversee product development life cycle from conceptualization through production release.

Qualifications and Experience

• B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, Production, or Industrial Engineering.
• 6 to 8 years of experience in automotive product design and development focusing on NVH or insulation components like dash insulators, hood insulators, fender blockers, silencers, etc.
• Strong grasp of component and system-level design principles.
• Proficiency in UG NX, CATIA V5/V6, and PLM/Teamcenter platforms.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods and assembly feasibility.
• Experience collaborating with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
• Effective communication, presentation abilities, and stakeholder management skills.
• Expertise in supplier coordination and product development procedures.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with manufacturing techniques including thermoforming, blow molding, compression molding, and polyurethane molding.
• Exposure to NVH testing and validation practices.
• Background in value engineering and process improvement initiatives.