Senior Lead Engineer - VES
Mahindra Group · Posted Oct 15
Automotive, farm equipment, information technology, financial services, and hospitality services
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About the role
This role sits within Mahindra Group's automotive engineering organisation, focused on audio acoustics, sound quality, and acoustic comfort in automotive products. The team works on automotive audio system design, acoustic modeling and simulation, and in-vehicle and laboratory testing and validation, collaborating with design, engineering, manufacturing, and external suppliers. The Senior Lead Engineer - VES leads and mentors the audio acoustics team, defines audio performance strategy, and drives acoustic testing, issue resolution, and integration of new audio technologies across the product development lifecycle.
What you will do
- Lead and manage the audio acoustics team, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Define and implement strategies for optimizing audio performance, sound quality, and acoustic comfort in automotive products, considering factors such as cabin noise, speaker placement, and audio signal processing.
- Collaborate closely with design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to establish acoustic requirements and specifications for automotive audio systems, ensuring alignment with product goals and customer expectations.
- Conduct research and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in automotive audio acoustics, evaluating new technologies and methodologies to enhance audio system performance.
- Plan and execute acoustic testing and validation procedures, including in-vehicle and laboratory tests, analyzing and interpreting test data to identify and address acoustic issues or deficiencies.
- Work closely with suppliers and external partners to develop and integrate cutting-edge audio components and technologies into our automotive products.
- Collaborate with product managers to define audio-related features, enhancements, and innovations for the automotive product roadmap.
- Support cross-functional teams including POST SOP products in resolving audio-related issues, providing technical expertise and guidance to ensure high-quality audio experiences in our automotive products.
- Stay informed about industry standards and regulations related to automotive audio acoustics, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Proven experience in audio acoustics, specifically in the automotive industry, with a focus on automotive product development.
- Strong knowledge of automotive audio system design, acoustic modeling, and sound quality optimization.
- Proficiency in using acoustic measurement tools and software specific to the automotive industry (e.g., HEAD Acoustics ArtemiS Suite, NVH Simulator).
- Experience with acoustic simulation and modeling software for automotive applications (e.g., COMSOL, LMS Virtual.Lab).
- Proficiency in using JIRA and Component Binder
- Familiarity with automotive audio testing methodologies and standards (e.g., ISO 3745, ISO 362-1).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex acoustic issues specific to automotive environments and provide effective solutions.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a track record of successfully leading and mentoring a team of engineers.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical information to stakeholders.
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Acoustics, Automotive Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
- Added Advantage with experience in Golden Ear.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Mahindra Group
The Mahindra Group is a multinational conglomerate federation of companies with a presence across more than 20 industries globally. The group holds leadership positions in utility vehicles, farm equipment, information technology, and financial services. Driven by its core purpose to enable people to Rise, Mahindra operates across over 100 countries.
- Industry
- Conglomerate
- Company size
- 327000+ employees
- Founded
- 1945-10-02
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman
Group CEO & Managing Director
Group Chief Financial Officer
Group Chief Technology Officer
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