Platform Lead - Electric Vehicle Product Development

Platform Lead- MLH EV

Function

Research & Development - Jaipur

Pay Band

M3 to M5

Role

Platform Lead - MLH EV

A purpose driven role for you

Purpose of role is to introduce New product, Upgrade & Refresh for respective customer segment/product platform in achieving customer delight and project QCT targets.
Focus on new initiatives for achieving Speed to market, First time right quality and EBITDA at every gate
Represent R&D Function at organisation level CFT and Lead the overall project across the organisation.
Stake holder alignment within & outside R&D to meet Q,C,T targets
Responsible for Project planning, monitoring and controlling of all product and process development relating issues of projects (including product planning, R&D, Production, Supplier Sourcing, Quality, and sales & marketing) from initial phase up to SOP – either internal or external projects.
Should be well versed with automobile product development cycle.
Responsible for system adherence and project stage gate review management and approval process.
Must have know how of working on electrification programs and knowledge of PLM/CAD/MS Project

A Day in the life

1) Accountable to introduce New product, Upgrade & Refresh in respective customer segment achieving customer delight
2) Responsible for target achievement (QCT) for his/her projects and if there is any risk to mitigate or escalate

Academic Qualification & Experience

Bachelor in Engineering (Mechanical/ Electrical/Electronics)
Post graduate degree in Engineering/Management is preferrable

Technical Skills/Knowledge

1) Sound experience in Vehicle integration/ System architecture/ New Product Development and Project Management
2) Sound experience in EV product development
3) Experienced Scooter and motorcycle rider
4) Profound project management skills
5) New product development- Key exposure to Vehicle integration, Layout and packaging, Chassis or body design development, Component, Product level testing
6) Project management skills- Planning, Monitoring and control, Management Reporting, Conflict and Risk management
7) EV Architecture Understanding-Battery technology, BMS, Powertrain, VCU, Telematics, Software interface etc
8) Analytical and problem solving skills- Six Sigma Green/Black belt
9) Business Acumen-Cost estimation, Investment and financial viability business case workout
10) Understanding of Manufacturing process- facilities, layout, Supplier, tool maker’s integration in tool/die design and development

Behavioural Skills

1) People interpersonal skills, Emotional intelligence for Leading team
2) Good communication skills (written and verbal)

What will it be like to work for Hero

As the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for the last 22 years, Hero is where you will get to work with the brightest innovators, passionate about being the best in what they do. You will become a part of India’s proudest legacy, a brand that is celebrated by 110 million Indians and is now taking over the world with its manufacturing superpower. If you are someone who dreams big and goes after their dreams with absolute conviction, Hero is your place to be. At Hero, we are building a cutting-edge future of mobility, pushing frontiers of innovation and aiming for the very best. Choose to be with the best, choose to be your best.

About Hero

Headquartered in New Delhi (India), Hero MotoCorp is the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for 22 consecutive years. We are at the forefront of developing modern, technologically superior and eco-friendly mobility solutions for its millions of customers around the world.

Hero MotoCorp has rapidly transformed into a true multinational organization with a presence in 47 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.

We have achieved the coveted milestone of 110 million cumulative production and sales since inception. Aligned with its Vision “Be the Future of Mobility”, Hero MotoCorp plans to achieve its next 100 million sales by 2030.

We have a globally benchmarked manufacturing and Research & Development (R&D) ecosystem that is spread across global geographies. Its R&D facilities are located in India and Germany - the Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) at Jaipur, India, and the Tech Centre Germany (TCG), near Munich. Hero MotoCorp’s eight ‘green’ manufacturing facilities are spread across India (6), Colombia (1) and Bangladesh (1).

Hero MotoCorp is the pre-eminent leader in the Indian two-wheeler market. It is the only motorcycle manufacturing company listed in Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

In 2022, Hero MotoCorp launched a separate brand for emerging mobility solutions, including Electric Vehicles (EV) - VIDA, Powered by Hero. VIDA has commenced sales of VIDA V1 – its first EV – in India and plans to launch the product in global markets.

We are one of the largest global corporate promoters of multiple sporting disciplines. Hero is globally associated with golf, football, field hockey, cricket and motorsports. Hero MotoSports Team Rally is one of India’s flag-bearers in global rally racing. The iconic golfer Tiger Woods is Hero MotoCorp’s Global Corporate Partner.

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Experience Level

Senior Level