Chassis Spring and Damper module Lead Engineer

Tata Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies is seeking an experienced Mechanical/Automotive engineer to own end-to-end delivery of air spring and damper modules through concept to launch. You will guide architecture, interface definitions, and validation, leading suppliers and cross-functional teams to meet quality, cost, weight, and timing targets.

The role demands 6–10 years of automotive product development experience, strong system understanding, and autonomy in decision-making.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech/M.E. in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering or equivalent.
• 6-10 years of relevant automotive product development experience (passenger car chassis/driveline).
• Strong understanding of system interfaces, manufacturing feasibility, and design release processes.
• Experience leading suppliers and cross-functional teams; ability to operate autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of air spring and damper module system across the product development lifecycle.
• Define architecture, targets and requirement cascade; maintain traceability.
• Lead design strategy and integration across vehicle interfaces (packaging, kinematics, NVH, E/E).
• Drive DFMEA, DVP&R, and design reviews; ensure robust design releases and change control.
• Lead validation strategy and correlation (durability, environment, corrosion, abuse).
• Supplier technical leadership: RFQ support, technical spec, design reviews, issue closure, APQP/PPAP readiness.

Skills

System architecture

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Autonomous work

Education

BE/B.Tech/M.E. in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

ANSYS

HyperMesh/ANSA

Teamcenter/ENOVIA

Job description

Role Summary:

Own end-to-end delivery of the air spring and damper module system/components across the product development lifecyclefrom concept and requirements definition through detailed design, validation, and launch support. Lead technical decision making, integration with adjacent systems, supplier technical delivery, and ensure quality, cost, weight, and timing targets are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• System / module ownership: define architecture, targets, and requirement cascade; maintain requirement traceability.
• Lead design strategy and integration across vehicle interfaces (packaging, kinematics, NVH, E/E where applicable).
• Drive DFMEA, DVP&R, and design reviews; ensure robust design releases and change control.
• Lead virtual and physical validation strategy and correlation (durability, environment, corrosion, abuse).
• Supplier technical leadership: RFQ support, technical specification, design reviews, issue closure, APQP/PPAP readiness.
• Program execution: manage risks, maturity, and gateways; lead root cause analysis (8D) and implement countermeasures.
• Team handling: mentor and guide engineers; plan/assign work packages; ensure delivery to plan.

Required Qualifications:

• B.E./B.Tech/M.E. in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering (or equivalent).
• 6-10 years relevant automotive product development experience (passenger car chassis/driveline).
• Strong understanding of system interfaces, manufacturing feasibility, and design release processes.
• Experience leading suppliers and cross-functional teams; ability to operate autonomously.

Tools & Platforms:

• CAD: CATIA V5/V6
• CAE: ANSYS
• Pre/Post: HyperMesh and/or ANSA
• PLM: Teamcenter / ENOVIA (or equivalent)
• Quality & Delivery: DFMEA, DVP&R, 8D/5-Why

Nice to Have:

• Hybrid/HEV vehicle exposure (good to have)
• Experience working in a structured product development environment (PDP / APQP / PPAP)

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management
• Structured problem-solving mindset (8D/5-Why) and data-driven decision making
• Ownership, attention to detail, and delivery discipline
• Ability to work with global suppliers and multi-site teams