Senior Project Engineer

Company Description ITW Automotive India & SEA is a leading automotive solutions provider known for customer-backed innovation, a strong business model, and a decentralized entrepreneurial culture. The organization offers a diverse portfolio of sustainable, engineered plastic and metal fasteners and components that combine advanced engineering with modern design. Established in the early 2000s in Pune, ITW Automotive has expanded operations to Chennai, Delhi NCR, Penang in Malaysia, and Rayong in Thailand. The company emphasizes a customer-centric approach, high-quality service, and a dynamic work environment where accountability and autonomy are encouraged. With innovation rooted in its culture and more than 20,900 active patents globally, ITW Automotive continues to drive forward-thinking solutions that shape the future of the automotive industry.
Designation: Sr. Project Engineer
Roles and Responsibilities
Project Management.
Engineering feasibility (Design and Tooling) review with customer.
Interface with customer, cross functional team & vendors.
Technical analysis of the new inquiries.
New application development.
Should participation in Techno commercial discussions at customer end.
Selection and Negotiation with the vendors regarding cost/delivery/quality.
Time Plan preparation as per customer guidelines for model launch.
New Tool /checking fixture/Gauge development for new projects.
Design Review, FMEA.
Should have the knowledge about injection Molding and production system.
Support to customer in all Technical Aspects such as plastics moulds / fixtures / gauges, packing standards of parts, new Plastics material development etc.
Approval of part / assembly in function and dimensional aspects at customer end, conduct various testing / trials in house or from outside source of parts as per requirement.
Documentation as per TS standards & APQP.
Regular Visit at customer and supplier end.
Mould Trials & Buy– off from tool room.
Should have the knowledge about basic design and Tooling.
Experience of handling VW account and well acquainted of handling VW product development process/VDA audits.
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
(Refers to individual’s responsibility / accountability for the results)
RFQ handling and feasibility study, Techno commercial proposal working and Project management.
On time development and delivery of the Products to customer.
Reporting the project status to customer and internal team.
Look after the development activities with supplier.(BOP)
Checking gauges, Fixture and SPM development.
Tool development and Successful Handover to Plant.
Attending customer complaints during development time of Project.
Co-ordination with plant team for trials and other project related activities.
Competencies Required
Behavioral
Leadership
Good Communication skills – English
Additional local language
Approachable/Self-initiative and confident.
Good Rapport with Customer.
Customer and supplier Handling
Functional
Basic Knowledge of Plastics.
Knowledge of Injection molding, Tool Manufacturing, understands the tool design.
Knowledge about Project management
Basic Knowledge about the Design software’s
Problem solving
Resourcefulness
Creative thinking
Required Skills
An Engineering Degree or CIPET Graduate.
Should have similar experience of minimum 7-9 years.
Passport essential for Engineer position.
Should possess knowledge on plastic process and Automobile Industry.
Knowledgeable on commercial terminology.

Work arrangement
No