Job Purpose (Significance Of The Role & Objectives)
As a Senior Design Engineer, you will be responsible for leading a project from design and development of chassis and structural components to ensure the overall structural integrity, safety, and performance of the vehicle.
Key Responsibilities And Deliverables
- Design and development of chassis components, frame structures, sub-frames, and other structural elements using CAD software.
- Conduct detailed structural analysis and simulations to validate the designs for strength, durability, and stiffness.
- Knowledge of design release process PLM, E- BOM
- Implementing the design principles like Design for Safety, Design for Assembly, Design for Manufacturability, Design for Reliability, Design for Serviceability, Design for Cost, DFMEA.
- Oversee detailed structural analysis and simulations conducted by the team to validate designs for strength, durability, and stiffness.
- Knowledge optimizes designs and addresses any structural challenges.
- Work closely with other engineering teams, including powertrain, suspension, and body systems, to ensure seamless integration of chassis and structural components.
- Proficiency in 2D drafting, GD&T, Tolerance Stack up.
- Knowledge in material selection for chassis and structural components based on performance requirements, cost considerations, and manufacturing feasibility.
- Develop and oversee comprehensive testing procedures to validate the performance, safety, and durability of chassis and structural components.
- Ensure the maintains detailed design documentation, including specifications, drawings, and analysis reports.
- Prepare and present design reviews, progress reports, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Design relevant KPIs to measure and enhance the team's performance.
Desired Qualifications: Required Qualification, Knowledge, and Experience
- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 04 -08 Years.
- Extensive experience in chassis and structural design and packaging of EV aggregates.
- Experience in Working with different modules of CAD software (solid modelling, sheet metal, surfacing, drawing, or drafting).
- Software skills: - solidworks/ UG NX.
- Strong understanding of structural analysis and simulation tools.
- In-depth knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and their impact on chassis and structural design.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to chassis and structural design.
- Good knowledge of homologation requirements (Crash Test etc.).
- Good knowledge of joining and fastening techniques (metal-metal, metal-composites).
Key Competencies
- Result oriented/Goal driven.
- Proficiency in oral and written communication.
- Self-motivated, passionate about learning, and takes initiative with a problem-solving attitude.
- Highest level of integrity (teamwork, confidentiality, ethics, and integrity are the pre-requisite for the role).
- Sense of ownership and pride in his/her performance and its impact on the company's success.
