Experience working directly with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers
Roles & Responsibilities
Act as the primary technical point of contact (SPOC) between OEM and the vendor team
Manage technical escalations, risks, issues, and decision-making activities
Provide overall engineering leadership across all workstreams and disciplines
Ensure delivery of program milestones in line with the approved development schedule
Drive cross-functional collaboration among DREs, CAD, PLM, Validation, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
Provide regular program status, technical reviews, and escalation updates to management
Own the overall technical solution and engineering strategy for the work required
Review and approve engineering concepts, architectures, CAD releases, and design changes before release
Lead technical reviews, design trade-off discussions, and decision-making forums
Ensure compliance with available engineering standards, gateway requirements, and design processes
Drive completion of design releases, BOM maturity, engineering documentation, and change management activities
Guide the team on material selection, joining methods, fastening strategies, and manufacturing technologies
Generic Managerial Skills, If any
Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical teams (design, software) and non-technical teams (operations, technicians).
Education
BS in Mechanical Engineering (EE), Automotive Engineering (ME) or equivalent practical experience.
TCS Employee Benefits Summary
Discretionary Annual Incentive.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Comm uter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.