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Scaling Digital Engineering Teams

Scaling Digital Engineering Teams for a Global OEM

Scaling Digital Engineering Teams

Client

A multinational automotive OEM building next-gen connected and electric vehicles.

Industry

Digital Engineering & Embedded Systems

The Challenge

The client was establishing a Digital Engineering CoE in India to accelerate development of:

  • Embedded Software for ECUs
  • Model-Based Design (MATLAB/Simulink)
  • AUTOSAR-compliant platforms
  • Cybersecurity & Functional Safety experts

Their internal team struggled with:

  • Shortage of candidates with deep domain knowledge
  • High competition from tech startups
  • Long ramp-up time delaying program milestones

Our Approach

  • Conducted competitor talent landscape analysis
  • Targeted talent from adjacent industries (avionics, rail, industrial automation)
  • Ran virtual hiring drives & assessments customized to client’s needs
  • Positioned client’s EV vision as an employer branding story

Results

Their internal team struggled with:

KPI Before SOT After SOT
Time-to-Build Team (25 roles) 6–8 months 4 months
Offer Acceptance Rate ~50% 85%
Diversity Hires 10% 28%
  • Delivered 27 hires including 2 Functional Safety Leads and 3 Program Managers
  • Helped establish the CoE within 4 months, enabling timely product releases.