Title: Chassis Design Engineer
Location: Plymouth, MI
Job Type: Full Time/ Permanent
Education: Degree in Mechanical/Production/ Automotive Engineering
Experience: BE/B. Tech in Mechanical/Production/ Automotive Engineering
Description: The Lead Engineer is responsible for leadership of the sub system engineers and is responsible for deliverable for all aspects of defined component(s) / system(s).
Responsibilities:
- This position is responsible for establishing, planning and running the engineering sub system meetings to ensure appropriate cross functional representation and input from all relevant areas.
- Ensure progression of design maturity from initial concept through to Engineering Sign-Off and design gateways
- Establishing and maintain the team work plan aligned to vehicle program
- Ensure sub-system meets Cost and weight Targets
- Ensure Regulatory compliance of Sub system.
- Define appropriate system-level engineering targets to meet function, quality and attribute requirements of the Vehicle Program
- Develop and maintain the design validation plan (DVP) including both in-house and supplier testing plan and ensure development signoff tests are completed on schedule.
- Troubleshoot and resolve all Validation issues.
- Develop/Validate System Design Specifications incorporating engineering standards, test procedures and material specifications.
- Lead Failure Mode Avoidance activities including DFMEA, quality history reviews development tests.
- Ensuring all relevant documentation as per ISO& quality standards.
- Lead the resolution of design, attribute or packaging incompatibilities through the appropriate cross-functional meetings.
- Support Purchasing team in Sourcing and RFQ activities.
- Support vehicle launch and pre-production builds (both virtual and physical)
- Ensuring the effective application of APQP to manage system/ component delivery
Skills Required:
- Knowledge / Experience – 9 to 12 Years
- Proven project management capability demonstrated by recent delivery in line with time, Cost, quality & attribute targets
- Proven experience in development and/or integration of at least one of chassis aggregates like frame, steering system, brakes, suspension, fuel system, exhaust etc.
- Engineering knowledge of defined component(s) / system(s) design, function, performance, production & manufacturing requirements,
- Excellent communications skills, demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels
- Liaise with supplier, Manufacturing, CAE& Validation Teams.
- PC Literacy: Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word etc.
- CAD Literacy: Ability to generate/review CAD data in Catia/Creo
- Significant experience in use of engineering tools FMEA, Six Sigma, problem resolution etc.
- Has worked on previously through complete life cycle of project right from start of project through launch
- Successful history of delivery within the automotive sector.
Tata Technologies is a company dedicated to bringing better products to market for our customers and to the millions of people around the world who benefit from them. We are a leading global provider of engineering services, serving the world’s leading manufacturing companies.
We are currently expanding our Engineering footprint with several of our clients and have opportunities for those who are the best in their field. If you are looking to join a company that values their employees, stands behind their services and strives to make product development dreams a reality, look no further.
Tata Technologies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.
