Chief Engineer & Head of Chassis Engineering (Dual role)

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Job Type

Full Time

• *About the Role**
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We are actively seeking a cross\-functional leader and experienced manager with a track record of end\-to\-end delivery of vehicle programs in the automotive/engineering sector. As the Chief Engineer \& Head of Chassis Engineering, you will not only specialize in Two\-Wheeler Chassis Systems but also lead the engineering delivery of the entire vehicle program. Your role will encompass the broader aspects of product development, ensuring a holistic approach to our two\-wheeler offerings.

• *Requirements**
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• **STRICTLY FOR CANDIDATES WITH TWO\-WHEELER EXPERIENCE ONLY.*** **Chief Engineer Responsibilities:*** Program Leadership: Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, ensuring alignment with company vision and market needs.
• Vehicle Integration: Lead the Vehicle Integration Function, ensuring overall program\-level planning from Kick Off to Start of Production, D\&D Budgeting and control, and signing off the BOM based on the targeted customer segment in comparison with core and adjacent benchmarks.
• Development Milestones: Ensure deliverables as per the different development milestones of the new product development process.
• Change Management: Oversee Engineering Change Management. Implement Value Analysis Value Engineering (VAVE) strategies for profitability improvement over the product's life cycle, ensuring cost engineering and perceived value to targeted customers.

• *Head of Chassis Engineering Responsibilities:*** Chassis System Expertise: Lead the design, development, optimization, and validation of vehicle chassis systems, including frame design, suspension, braking, and other related components.
• Vehicle Dynamics: Utilize expertise to influence design decisions, aiming for optimal handling, ride, stability, and safety characteristics.
• Fixture and Test Setup: Design fixtures and test setups for static and dynamic data acquisition testing.
• Strain Gauging: Conduct strain gauging for structural components like chassis, Swing Arm, etc.
• Failure Analysis: Conduct failure analysis for structural components such as the swing arm, chassis, etc.
• Prototyping and Validation: Plan and execute different prototype builds and validation at various milestones of the program.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives leveraging the latest industry trends and technologies to enhance chassis system performance, efficiency, and overall product quality.
• Cross\-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with design, production, quality assurance, and other relevant teams to ensure an integrated approach to chassis development.

• *Qualifications and Skills:*** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 10\-15 years of experience in chassis systems design and development, within the two\-wheeler industry.
• Strong understanding of vehicle architecture, dynamics, and overall product design.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software for design and simulation purposes.
• Excellent problem\-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, leadership, and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage projects from concept to completion, meeting strict deadlines and quality standards.

• We are an equal\-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, or disability status.* **Job Type:** Full\-time **Experience:** Chassis Systems Engineering \& Product Development: Minimum 10\-15 years (Required) **Education:** Bachelor's or Master’s degree (Required) **Work Remotely:** No