Deputy Manager-Vehicle Engineering

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day activities related to Drive Shaft and Wheel Ends systems deliverables, from initial concept through to current production.
• Plan and execute works to meet Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) targets, ensuring compatibility and adherence.
• Drive the design and development of Drive Shaft and Wheel Ends systems.
• Integrate Drive Shaft and Wheel Ends systems with Chassis Systems, including Suspension, Subframes, Powertrain Mounts, and Wheels & Tyres.
• Develop system archetypes and component roadmaps for future vehicle cycle planning.
• Create and maintain technical best practice documentation, design manuals, and testing procedures to ensure consistency and robust failure mode avoidance.
• Lead all failure mode avoidance activities, commodity planning, design progression, and DVP testing to achieve Final Engineering Sign Off within the required timelines

Experience

4 to 6 years

Industry Preferred

Automotive

Qualifications

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

General Requirements

• Knowledge on Drive shaft spline selection calculation, Bearing selection Calculation and Seal selection.
• Should be proficient in forging, casting and sheet metal parts design and development.
• Proficient in Kinematic analysis for Axles and Driveshaft in variant suspension articulation condition and finalize the driveshaft length and travel requirement.
• Work with external suppliers to ensure the required materials and components are available for production
• Proficiency in homologation requirements both domestic and export vehicles.
• Good working knowledge of Catia, Teamcenter.
• Good working knowledge of Performance, Durability and NVH attributes their impact on Chassis Systems.
• Excellent knowledge of testing and development processes, GD&T, DFM & tooling principles, appreciation for VFM.