Division

AKURDI

Department

R&D-CV

Level

Ex

Functional Area

Steering System Design

 

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Job Title

Manager

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Reporting

Functional reporting to       :  LX

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Background

 

i) Educational Qualification

Essential:

  • Degree in Mechanical / Automobile
  • Minimum 60 % marks, equivalent CGPA.

Desirable:

  • Preferred from reputed OEM /Tire1 supplier like ZF, Rane, etc.
  • To have completed min 1 product cycle.

ii) Experience

Minimum:  4 Year(s)

Maximum:  7 Year(s)

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Job Role & Responsibilities

  • Hands on end-to-end design/development/ packaging of steering systems.
  • Perform detailed design calculations: steering effort, rack & pinion sizing, gear ratios, strength, durability, and safety margins, etc.
  • Conduct kinematic and dynamic simulations using MSC Adams.
  • Support prototypes, vehicle testing, validation, root-cause analysis, and design improvements.
  • Lead, mentor, and review work of steering design engineers.
  • Collaborate with vehicle integration, suspension, brakes, manufacturing, testing, and supplier quality teams.
  • Interface with suppliers to ensure cost, quality, and manufacturability targets are met.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and production requirements.

 

Competency Requirements

  • Basic design knowledge of Suspension, Wheels & Tires
  • Hands on experience of detail modelling, PLM tools. Using one of modelling software e.g., UG-NX (preferred), Catia, etc.
  • Info on Python coding will be added advantage
  • Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, GD&T, tolerances, and costing trade-offs.
  • Practical experience with DFMEA, DFM/DFA, DOE, design validation, and root-cause analysis.

Behavioral

  • Initiative, desire to Learn an adaptability.
  • Effective team player
  • Proactive and Good interpersonal skills
  • Good communication skill

Specific expertise required for functional area:

  • Exposure to relevant design standards. (IS, JIS, JASO, DIN, ISO)