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About the Role As an Advanced Engineer in Prototyping for Seat Belt & Airbag Products you will lead and execute prototype development activities that ensure safety, manufacturability and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. The role combines hands-on engineering, cross-functional coordination and technical leadership to deliver prototype assemblies, validate performance, and enable smooth transfer to production. Key Responsibilities Prototype Development & Engineering Lead design-for-prototype activities for seat belt and airbag components, including mounting hardware, pretensioners and associated sub-assemblies. Create and maintain prototype build plans, bill of materials and manufacturing instructions. Develop fixtures, jigs and tooling required for prototype assembly and test. Perform hands-on assembly, bench testing and functional verification of prototypes. Testing, Validation & Compliance Plan and execute component and system-level tests to validate performance, durability and safety requirements. Document test results, non-conformances and corrective actions; support root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation. Ensure prototypes meet customer specifications and regulatory standards; prepare evidence for design reviews and audits. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Work closely with design engineers, product development, quality, manufacturing and purchasing to resolve issues and ensure prototype readiness. Coordinate with suppliers for prototype parts, short-run fabrication and validation samples. Support customer prototype reviews and on-site demonstrations as required. Process Improvement & Transfer to Production Identify manufacturability and assembly improvements during prototyping and feed back recommendations to design and process teams. Develop and validate standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to enable reliable transfer from prototype to pilot and production runs. Contribute to lean practices, error‑proofing and process optimisation within prototyping activities. Deliverables Prototype assemblies meeting defined technical and safety requirements. Complete and traceable test reports, validation evidence and corrective action records. Effective build instructions, fixtures and tooling for repeatable prototype production. Recommendations and validated changes supporting production transfer. On-time delivery of prototype milestones to support project schedules. Experience & Skills 4–8 years of experience in automotive engineering, prototyping, product development or related manufacturing functions. Practical experience with seat belt or airbag systems preferred; familiarity with restraint system components advantageous. Hands-on skills in assembly, mechanical testing and bench validation. Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability. Experience collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling and fixtures for low-volume builds. Exposure to lean manufacturing principles and DFMA (Design for Manufacture & Assembly). Education B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related discipline. Competencies Behavioral Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project timelines. Effective communication and collaboration skills across functions and cultures. Accountability and ownership of deliverables. Adaptable and hands-on approach to resolving practical issues. Functional Customer-focused orientation and attention to safety-critical requirements. Drive innovation in prototype methods and tooling solutions. Make sound engineering decisions supported by data and test