One of our prestigious clients “Auto OEM” is looking for “ R & D / Vehicle Design “
Role: Responsible for design & development of new products, up-gradation of existing products, continual improvements in existing vehicle performance and product reliability.
Key responsibilities:
- Leading the team of designers
- Responsible for design & development of vehicle / system / component – of chassis system, suspension systems, steering system, cooling system, air intake system
- Prepare product specification & description documentation
- Preparing vehicle / system level targets from marketing / customer requirements
- Familiarity with system design calculations, participation in design reviews and preparation of design sheets
- Interaction with suppliers for design finalization and development of vehicle aggregates
- Responsible for material selection at appropriate stage
- Ability to work on 3D / DMU & 2D drawing preparation in Catia V5 with knowledge of GD&T
- Vehicle level design releases
- Interaction with CAE department and analysis of reports, design modification to resolve critical issues and meet design targets
- Knowledge of government regulations, homologation requirements, testing standards and subsequent changes, accommodations in design to meet the requirements
- Preparing & conducting design review meetings
- Benchmarking of competition vehicle
- Tracking all failure reports and implementing solutions
- DVP generation – vehicle level & component level, consultation and sign off with supplier & validation as per relevant Standards.
- Preparation of DFMEA
- Interaction with CFT members to track & close any open issues
- Track & resolve PPAP batch issues
Technical requirements:
- Expertise in design of chassis system, suspension system, steering system, brakes, front axle etc for LCV / UV Platforms
- Knowledge of NPD process
- Vehicle integration & Virtual prototyping
- Thorough knowledge of design standards (Indian / International)
- Familiarity with project planning, monitoring and product release procedure
- Good understanding of CAE FEA analysis
- Good understanding of vehicle dynamics
- Understanding in areas of FD & NPI process
- Knowledge of NPD process
- Knowledge of DFMEA, DFA, DFM, DFS
- Knowledge of preparation of concept, design, release, proto development and testing plan
- Knowledge of materials
Behavioural Requirements:
- Exceptional leadership & clear sense of direction
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong rapport with others
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Exceptional patience, persistence & endurance to overcome significant challenges
- Exceptional integrity and strong sense of ethics
- Ability to effectively communicate with personal
- High sense of drive and urgency in achieving the company vision
- Team Spirit
Education Requirements:
- Graduate / Post-Graduate in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering with minimum experience of 9-15 years in Automobile Industry.