Damper Yoke – Lead Engineer

Tata Technologies; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies Bangalore invites an experienced Lead Engineer to own end-to-end damper yoke and mounting interface delivery across the product lifecycle. You will drive architecture, guide cross-functional teams, ensure quality, cost, weight, durability, and timing targets, and lead supplier technical delivery.

The role requires 10–15 years in mechanical suspension design, strong collaboration with CAE, testing, manufacturing, and programs, and hands-on experience with CATIA and PLM tools.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech/M.E. in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of suspension load paths and mounting interfaces.
• Experience leading suppliers and cross-functional teams across design, CAE, testing, manufacturing, quality, and programs.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture and requirements for damper yoke and mounting interfaces.
• Lead design strategy and integration across damper, knuckle, control arm, and related components.
• Drive packaging feasibility across suspension travel and clearance constraints.
• Lead DFMEA, DVP&R, design reviews, tolerance stack-ups, and release readiness.
• Define validation strategy for strength, durability, fatigue, and vehicle robustness.
• Provide supplier technical leadership: RFQ support, specs, drawings, PPAP readiness.
• Lead root cause analysis for durability issues and fastener concerns.
• Manage program risks, milestones, and design releases.
• Mentor engineers and guide CAD/CAE work to meet milestones.

Skills

Damper Yoke Design

Suspension Systems

Supplier Management

Cross-functional Stakeholders

Problem Solving

Education

B.E./B.Tech./M.E. in Mechanical/Auto Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Teamcenter / ENOVIA

DFMEA / DVP&R / APQP

Job description

We have planned walk in drive on Saturday, 1st Aug in Bangalore.

Interview Venue:

Tata Technologies,

(Third & Ground Floor), Salarpuria Supreme,

Khata No. 137, Survey No. 92/5,

Time: 9AM - 1PM

Shortlisting of profile at venue

Proposed JD content

Role Title

-Damper Yoke - Lead Engineer

Experience: 10-15 years

Role Summary

Own end-to-end delivery of the damper yoke / clevis / mounting interface components across the product development lifecycle- from concept and requirements definition through detailed design, validation, and launch support. Lead technical decision making, integration with adjacent suspension systems, supplier technical delivery, and ensure quality, cost, weight, durability, and timing targets are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• System / module ownership: define architecture, targets, load cases, and requirement cascade for damper yoke and mounting interfaces.
• Lead design strategy and integration across damper, knuckle, control arm, spring module, bushings, fasteners, and vehicle package interfaces.
• Drive packaging feasibility across full suspension travel, jounce/rebound, steering envelope, wheel envelope, brake clearance, and serviceability.
• Lead DFMEA, DVP&R, design reviews, tolerance stack-up reviews, and release readiness for damper yoke components.
• Define validation strategy for strength, durability, fatigue, stiffness, corrosion, abuse loading, and vehicle-level robustness.
• Supplier technical leadership: RFQ support, technical specification creation, drawing/design reviews, issue closure, APQP/PPAP readiness.
• Lead root cause analysis for cracks, deformation, durability failures, NVH/noise issues, fastener loosening, and interface concerns.
• Program execution: manage risks, maturity, gateway deliverables, change control, and design release timing.
• Team handling: mentor engineers, review work packages, guide CAD/CAE activities, and ensure delivery to project milestones.

Required Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech/M.E. in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of suspension load paths, damper mounting interfaces, brackets/yokes/clevis design, fasteners, bushings, and structural durability.
• Experience leading suppliers and cross-functional teams across design, CAE, testing, manufacturing, quality, and program teams.
• Good understanding of manufacturing feasibility for forged, cast, machined, stamped, welded, or fabricated suspension components.

Tools & Platforms

• CAD: CATIA V5/V6
• PLM: Teamcenter / ENOVIA or equivalent
• Quality & Delivery: DFMEA, DVP&R, 8D/5-Why, APQP/PPAP

Nice to Have

• Hybrid/HEV vehicle exposure.
• Experience working in a structured product development environment: PDP / APQP / PPAP.
• Experience with damper / suspension module supplier development and vehicle durability issue resolution.
• Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management.
• Structured problem-solving mindset and data-driven decision making.
• Ownership, attention to detail, and delivery discipline.
• Ability to work with global suppliers and multi-site teams.