Innovation Engineer – Automotive Design, AI & Predictive Analytics (Spare Parts)

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Objective

• Develop patentable automotive spare part innovations and AI/ML-based monitoring solutions by combining expertise in automotive engineering, CAD/CAE, manufacturability, data analytics, and intellectual property development.

Scope of Work

Innovation & Patent Development

• Identify and develop patentable design improvements for automotive spare parts.
• Conduct design thinking workshops with R&D and cross-functional teams to generate innovative concepts.
• Support invention disclosure, prior-art analysis, and patent filing activities.
• Drive innovation initiatives focused on product enhancement, reliability, manufacturability, and cost optimization.

Automotive Design & Engineering

• Evaluate automotive components from design, CAE, manufacturability, and serviceability perspectives.
• Perform feasibility assessments and support concept validation activities.
• Collaborate with design, testing, quality, manufacturing, and aftersales teams.

AI/ML & Aftersales Analytics

• Develop predictive models and monitoring algorithms for spare part health, anomaly detection, failure prediction, and warranty analytics.
• Leverage service records, warranty claims, vehicle diagnostics, telematics, sensor data, and parts sales data to identify patterns and trends.
• Support development, validation, and continuous improvement of AI/ML algorithms and monitoring solutions.

Data Analytics & Insights

• Collect, preprocess, and analyze large datasets from multiple automotive data sources.
• Generate actionable insights, KPIs, and performance indicators to support business and engineering decisions.

Research & Technology Exploration

• Investigate emerging technologies in AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Predictive Maintenance, and Automotive Aftersales.
• Create proof-of-concepts and assess applicability to future products and services.

Engineer with a proven passion for innovation, automotive product development, patent creation, and AI-driven analytics, capable of bridging physical product engineering with intelligent digital solutions.