Hardware Group Design Leader Automotive IRC293803

Description

We are seeking a highly organized and technically proficient Group Design Leader (GDL) to manage and coordinate hardware design activities within the automotive domain. The role involves ownership of hardware part lifecycle management, engineering change processes, and close collaboration with manufacturing and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth product development and release

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or a related engineering field.
• 6–10 years of experience in automotive hardware design, product development, or engineering coordination roles.
• Strong understanding of hardware lifecycle management and engineering change processes (ECO/ECN).
• Experience working with PLM tools and part management systems.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and product industrialization.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational capabilities.

Job responsibilities

• Manage hardware part number creation, validation, and release in alignment with engineering and organizational standards.
• Perform detailed checks and ensure accuracy of hardware part data, documentation, and configurations.
• Own and drive engineering change order (ECO) processes, ensuring timely evaluation, approval, and implementation of changes.
• Coordinate closely with manufacturing teams to align on hardware changes, assess production impact, and ensure smooth implementation.
• Lead and manage Key Decision Point (KDP) activities, ensuring readiness, documentation, and stakeholder alignment for milestone approvals.
• Ensure traceability and configuration control of hardware components across the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with design, procurement, quality, and supplier teams to ensure hardware deliverables meet project requirements.
• Identify and manage risks related to hardware changes, supply chain, and production readiness.
• Support project planning, tracking, and reporting of hardware-related activities and milestones.
• Ensure compliance with organizational processes, standards, and automotive quality requirements.

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders. 

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.