Gas Path

Scope of Role
Gas Path Commodities like Intake systems, ducts, resonators. Exhaust manifolds, pipes, mufflers, after‑treatment interfaces. Turbocharger interfaces and EGR connections.

Area of Responsibility
The Lead Engineer – Gas Path Systems is responsible for end‑to‑end technical leadership and delivery of gas path components within the automotive powertrain domain. The role owns system definition, design maturity, integration, validation, and launch readiness of intake and exhaust gas path commodities from concept through SOP, ensuring compliance with performance, emissions, durability, cost, and regulatory targets.
Act as Lead Engineer for gas path commodities across the complete KO to SOP lifecycle
Own technical delivery and design responsibility for gas path systems including:
Intake systems, ducts, resonators
Exhaust manifolds, pipes, mufflers, after‑treatment interfaces
Turbocharger interfaces and EGR connections (as applicable)
Define and manage system and component‑level requirements, interfaces, and specifications
Lead gas path architecture, packaging, and vehicle integration activities
Ensure compliance with emissions, thermal, NVH, durability, and regulatory requirements
Drive design reviews, technical decision‑making, and engineering change management
Own and execute DVP&R, validation planning, and testing activities
Lead DFMEA, risk assessments, and corrective actions for gas path components
Coordinate cross‑functional teams including NVH, thermal, emissions, calibration, manufacturing, and vehicle integration
Manage supplier technical development, reviews, timelines, and issue resolution
Support industrialization, manufacturing feasibility, and launch readiness
Act as the primary technical interface to OEM customers for gas path topics

Knowledge / Experience – 3 to 10 Years
Essential:
Proven experience leading engineering programs from KO to SOP
Demonstrated capability as a System / Commodity / Lead Engineer
Technical & Domain Expertise
Gas Path Systems:
Intake and exhaust architecture
Airflow management, pressure loss, and thermal behavior
Exhaust after‑treatment interfaces and packaging
Strong understanding of:
Emissions and regulatory requirements (global OEM regulations)
Thermal management and heat shielding concepts
NVH and durability considerations
Vehicle packaging and under‑body integration
Working knowledge or awareness of:
Functional safety and validation methodologies
Manufacturing and assembly constraints

Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering or related discipline.