Design Engineer - Brakes

Propel Industries Private Limited; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive engineering firm based in Tamil Nadu is seeking a skilled Brake Design Engineer to support new product development for electric vehicles. This role involves developing brake systems for EV tippers and tractor-trailers, requiring CAD design and validation expertise. The ideal candidate will work closely with various teams to ensure safe integration and will have a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering. Previous experience in brake system design and PLM systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in brake system design and development.
• Experience with PLM systems for engineering documentation management.
• Ability to analyze vehicle performance and load capacity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead brake system design and development for EV electric tippers and tractor-trailers.
• Develop 3D models and assemblies using Creo.
• Ensure design feasibility considering EV vehicle architecture.

Skills

Brake system design knowledge

PLM system experience

Vehicle packaging and routing

GD&T and engineering drawings

Analytical and problem-solving skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Brake Design Engineer to support New Product Development (NPD) activities for EV electric tippers and tractor-trailer (TT) platforms. The role involves brake system selection, parameter definition, CAD design, packaging, validation, and release of engineering data through PLM systems. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams including vehicle integration, testing, sourcing, and manufacturing to ensure reliable, safe, and cost-effective brake system integration for electric commercial vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Lead brake system design and development during NPD for EV electric tippers and tractor-trailers (TT).
• Perform brake system selection and parameter setting based on vehicle performance, load capacity, and safety requirements.
• Support system integration and design validation with reference vehicle benchmarks and regulatory requirements.
• Develop 3D models and assemblies using Creo for EV brake system components.
• Perform CAD design, packaging, and routing of brake components such as brake calipers, brake discs/drums, master cylinders, brake lines, hoses, and related mounting brackets.
• Ensure design feasibility considering EV vehicle architecture, battery pack layout, chassis structure, and space constraints.
• Support design verification and testing activities including brake performance, durability, and safety validation.
• Work with testing teams to analyze results, resolve design issues, and achieve required braking performance targets.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings with GD&T standards for production readiness.
• Develop and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) for brake system assemblies.
• Manage engineering design release through PLM systems, ensuring proper documentation, version control, and change management.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, sourcing, quality, vehicle integration, and testing teams for smooth product development.
• Support supplier technical discussions, component development, and brake system component finalization.

Required Skills

• Brake system design knowledge
• PLM system experience
• Strong understanding of vehicle packaging and routing
• Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering
• Exposure to vehicle integration and testing