United States
Sector
Keyword
Automotive Engineer
Automotive Product Manager Product Development Engineer
Automotive Design Engineer
Industrial Conceptualization
Minimum ? B.E/B. Tech (Automobile/Mechanical/Electronics/Electrical Engineering)
Certified training for Product Conceptualization Manager (programme aligned to ASC/ Q5102 released by Automotive Skills Development Council)
8-10 years in R&D automobile product conceptualization
The tasks a Product Conceptualization Manager is expected to perform include:
Creating and developing ideas
Collecting data for performing sensitivity, trend, economic analysis
Collating information for conducting internal and external benchmarking
Creating SQFD (Simplified Quality Function Definition)
Understanding the regulatory environment and assimilation of cross-functional teams
Knowledge of the basic working of automobiles
Proficiency in collecting data and conducting basic level analysis in sensitivity, competitor etc. on the basis of technical parameters that are defined
Knowledge of the basic fundamentals of machines and mechanics
Familiar with the application of relevant principles of functionality, ergonomics, aesthetics etc.
Proficiency in considering relevant social, economic, environmental, sustainable, ethical and cultural issues that may impact in design solutions
Knowledge of the latest technologies in the auto industry
Familiar with the latest regulations in the auto industry
Knowledge of basic arithmetic and calculation methods for tolerance limits
Familiar with the metallurgical properties of metals used for different processes
Knowledge of the different methods of using instruments like Vernier callipers, micrometres, rulers and other inspection tools
Proficiency in reading and interpreting sketches and engineering drawings
Training in effective data collection for market, economic, trend analysis, economic, regulatory and environmental scenarios as applicable, problem solving techniques, team management, finance & costing, project management
Proficiency in conducting SWOT (Strength Weakness Opportunity Threat), PESTLE (Political Economic Social Technological Legal Environmental) analysis
Proficiency in conducting different financial and macroeconomics analysis
Familiar with the use of different data analytics tools
Customer-oriented
Market awareness
Out-of-the-box thinking
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team management skills
Decision-making skills
Proactive
Tech savvy
It is a desk job
May need to handle a team
Travelling is not a part of the job
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Working is 8/9 hours a day for 5/6 days a week
Shift system is not available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Yes
This job is not considered hazardous and dangerous
One may develop occupational hazards like backache, fatigue, stress, etc.
For candidates with 6-8 years of experience or more -INR50,000 toINR70,000 per month
For candidates with 8-10 years of experience or more -INR70,000 toINR90,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Market Size of the Automotive Sector in India
The cumulative Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into the Indian automobile industry during the period of April 2000?August 2014 was recorded at USD 10,119.68 million, as per data by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP). This industry accounts for 22 per cent of the country's manufacturing Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Future Trends of the Automotive Sector in India
The future of the auto industry depends on positive sentiments and the demand for vehicles in the market. The Indian auto sector will see a rise in demand which is expected to bring major growth. An auto dealer survey by UBS suggested that the Indian auto industry, riding on trends like the upcoming festival season and decline in fuel price, will observe a 12 per cent y-o-y growth in FY15.
Key features of the future of the automotive sector:
Almost self-governing cars are predicted to be on the streets by 2020
More than half the cars on the streets are going to be powered by diesel by 2020
Industry watcher Gartner indicates that 30% of motorists want parking info. The facility is likely to come up after glitches in the infrastructure catch-up
High performance hybrid cars are likely to gain greater popularity among consumers
Automobile companies
Automobile engineering companies
Cities across India
Will be updated
SCMS School of Engineering & Technology
SRM University
Sathyabama University
Madras Institute of Technology
Acharya Institute of Technology
