Sr Lead Engineer - NVH

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

As the Sr Lead Engineer in the NVH department at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, you will spearhead the vehicle NVH development team to ensure exceptional vehicle level NVH delivery throughout the entire development phase.

You will guide efforts in benchmarking vehicles and robust target setting for vehicle programmes, ensuring thorough and effective execution.

Your responsibilities will include meticulous review and tracking of the test plans, as well as executing NVH development work during the physical prototype stage with a collaborative cross-functional team (CFT).

You will coach and mentor your team to smoothly implement NVH suggestions that meet performance criteria while adhering to weight and cost specifications.

Furthermore, you will be accountable for delivering vehicle and system-level NVH performance for various components such as Body-in-White (BIW), sound package NVH requirements, trimmed body NVH, chassis engineering, and more.

Part of your strategic role will involve planning and tracking NVH risk management to successfully meet deliverables.

In addition, you will be tasked with developing and managing resources in alignment with current and future NVH technologies and capabilities.

This includes innovating new processes and technologies from an NVH perspective.

You will also participate in subjective jury trials and ensure alignment with relevant targets for the NVH programme.

Experience

• We are seeking highly skilled candidates who possess between 12 to 16 years of robust practical experience specifically in NVH-related roles, showcasing your journey in the field.
• A profound understanding of NVH tools is paramount, with proficiency in industry standard tools such as Test Lab and Muller BBM expected.
• You should be familiar with advanced methodologies, including Acoustic Source Quantification (ASQ), Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Transfer Path Analysis (TPA), and Sound Power measurement, which are critical for the role.
• It is essential to have a comprehensive grasp of vehicle system NVH elements; a keen understanding of powertrain, driveline, chassis components, suspension systems, sound packages, mounts, and seating arrangements will be crucial.
• Your knowledge should be particularly applicable during refinement processes throughout both developmental and benchmarking phases, demonstrating practical application of theoretical knowledge.
• A proactive awareness of emerging technologies and innovative methodologies within the NVH domain will be highly advantageous as you navigate through this dynamic sector.

Industry Preferred

The ideal candidate will bring a background primarily from the automotive industry, which is crucial for acquiring a nuanced understanding of the NVH challenges presented during the vehicle development lifecycle. Gaining familiarity with contemporary engineering practices within this field will not only enhance your contributions but also serve to foster innovation and propel the team forward effectively.

Qualifications

To qualify for this role, you must hold either a Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering, providing you with essential foundational knowledge to grasp advanced concepts in vehicle dynamics and NVH analysis effectively.

Certification or completion of additional courses related to NVH testing, automotive system dynamics, or noise control engineering will be seen as a distinct advantage. We highly encourage continuous improvement in knowledge through participation in workshops or seminars that are centred around evolving trends in automotive engineering.

General Requirements

• Exceptional communication skills are required to effectively articulate intricate technical information across diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and comprehension.
• A strong emphasis on collaboration and teamwork will be essential, promoting a mindset geared towards interdisciplinary cooperation throughout all stages of projects.
• Your proactive approach to problem-solving, coupled with the ability to think critically under challenging situations, forms a cornerstone of effective operation in this role.
• A genuine commitment to ongoing learning and professional development in the ever-evolving field of automotive engineering will be vital to maintaining a competitive edge.