Responsibilities:
Engineering and Design optimization of Chassis Structural, Suspension, Brakes, Steering System Components. (Control arm, knuckle, links, ball joint, springs, cradle, frames, engine mount brackets & steering)
Product Design & Development knowledge of the above Chassis Components along with interface with Body System and Exterior systems, viz. structures and closures, Frame (for Body on Frame Vehicles), Bumpers, Fascia’s, and Grilles.
Working closely with cross functional teams like Teardown center, SME’s, VAVE Teams and other competencies to identify and coordinate collection of Key Cost optimization, Technology & VAVE observations.
Understand vehicle/sub system functional objectives, inter dependencies, and study the packaging, serviceability, plant assembly process/ cost implications and cost drivers to identify Key observations that translate to Ideas.
Track vehicle level BOM, component weights and related inputs to generate ideas in area of expertise to propose competitive set and related analytics.
Working on identifying design optimization opportunities using 3D Scan data.Working closely with cross functional teams like Teardown center, SME’s, VAVE Teams and other competencies to identify and coordinate collection of Key Cost optimization, Technology & VAVE observations.
Create study flow for opportunities at the Plant, rationalize the opportunities and DRAFT ideas for SME Level 1 review, refine the idea and obtain signoff from SME and publish a final version of Ideas.
Preparation or co-development of Teardown - BOM and Ideas with Plant team.
Essential:
Min 5-7 years of experience with automotive OEM or equivalent in Chassis design, Exterior systems design, and development. Chassis Product design, functional requirements, development, and testing knowledge.
Must have strong hands-on experience in Automotive Eco system.
Good knowledge of functional objectives of vehicle wrt durability and NVH, Crash and vehicle dynamics
Good understanding of functional science of Chassis subs systems for fatigue, NVH and stiffness
Work closely with SME developing technical solution within cost and timing target. Make samples Ideas for SME review and finalization, Conduct idea reviews with SME per plan.
Experience of packaging study and component design
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Excel.
Preferred Experience:
Vehicle assembly process knowledge and system and component tooling and process experience.
Chassis sub systems and Vehicle exterior structures and vehicle packaging knowledge.
Process knowledge of casting, sheet metal and forging.
Strong Analytical capability
Skills:
Design, Development, 3D Modeling, DMU Analysis, VAVE , 2D Drawing and Detailing, Motion Simulation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Qualification:
BE/ME/MS in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering