Job Description:
Build a technical design team and be responsible for grounds up development of vehicle chassis design for an electric vehicle. Drive the technical design, development and product launch of structural subframe components, suspension, steering, brakes, and associated systems in the vehicle
Responsibilities:
- Perform CAD layout, CAE analysis, and dynamic suspension modeling.
- Drive the design of chassis components and systems aligned with best-in-class handling and ride comfort.
- Technically contribute to the design, architecture, component selection, and optimization activities of the chassis systems relying on analytical and physical test methodologies and robust assessment strategies
- Research and implement new techniques and technologies in chassis design including alternative materials and improved component designs to achieve lighter weight and optimized structural performance.
- Work with the Boson project teams and system suppliers in order to:
- Establish chassis system architecture and functional feasibility
- Optimize concepts and designs
- Establish manufacturing, assembly and service feasibility
- Complete and release system, sub-system and detail designs
- Complete component and system validation, ensuring performance targets are met
- Participate in sourcing process and interface with supply chain team and suppliers as required.
- Drive the creation and execution of component design verification plans and test methods.
- Drive the creation of component specification, component DFMEA, and other technical design documents.
- Manage component design and validation schedules in association with overall vehicle program schedules.
Technical Requirements:
- Ideally the person in this role would have held a senior position in a car chassis development and would have gone through at least one full product development life cycle. The person should be willing to start from scratch.
- A BTech/MTech degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience working with CAE/CFD teams
- A good knowledge of the automotive supply ecosystem in India.
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of experience
Personality Requirements
To be enabled to enjoy the work you need to be self-sustaining, plan your work per deadlines, and be willing to take responsibility. You have a structured and analytical approach, and like to work details as well as to get the job done. You enjoy combining theory and practice. This job requires a lot of collaboration both internally and externally, so good interpersonal and communication skills are necessary to do a good job. An enterprising and goal oriented personality is desired since the work is conducted with a lot of freedom and responsibility. It's important that you are curious and want to develop and learn more about Motorcycles. We see that the differences make the birth of new ideas and improvements, and this leads to innovation and sustained long-term results.