Design Release Engineer

Naukri E Hire Campaign; Chennai District, Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Naukri E Hire Campaign is seeking an experienced automotive chassis engineer to lead design, development, validation, and release of chassis systems for current and future vehicle programs in India. You will own activities in suspension, steering, brakes, wheels, and chassis accessories, and manage CAD development, packaging, tolerances, BOM/PLM, and DFMEA documentation.

You will define system requirements, performance targets, and development plans, coordinate with suppliers, drive design

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline.
• 6–10 years of automotive OEM or Tier-1 product development experience in Chassis.
• Hands-on CAD/PLM experience and supplier coordination.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics, NVH, and chassis integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, validation, and release of chassis systems and components.
• Own engineering activities for one or more chassis domains (Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels, Pedal Systems).
• Develop DFMEA, DVP&R, PFMEA, PPAP documentation and support validation activities.
• Coordinate with suppliers on design reviews, tooling, and production readiness.
• Ensure timely delivery of milestones and tie-ins to program KPIs.

Skills

CATIA/NX

Teamcenter/PLM

BOM management

Supplier coordination

Vehicle dynamics

NVH

DFMEA

DVP&R

PFMEA

PPAP

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA/NX

Teamcenter/PLM

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, validation, and release of Chassis systems and components for current and future vehicle programs.
• Own engineering activities for one or more chassis domains including:
• Suspension Structural Components (Control Arms, Links, Cradles, Twist Beams, Knuckles, Hub & Bearing Assemblies, Ball Joints, Frames, Fasteners)
• Suspension Tunable Components (Shock Absorbers, Struts, Springs, Stabilizer Bars, Bushings, Top Mounts, Jounce Bumpers, Corner Modules)
• Steering Systems
• Brake Systems
• Wheels & Tires
• Pedal Systems
• Chassis Accessories and Underbody Protection Systems
• Perform component design, CAD development, packaging studies, tolerance analysis, and BOM/PLM management.
• Define system requirements, performance targets, durability objectives, and development plans to meet vehicle quality, cost, weight, and timing targets.
• Manage end-to-end product development activities including requirement definition, supplier selection, technical reviews, design validation, testing, and engineering change management.
• Develop and maintain DFMEA, DVP&R, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP documentation, and support product validation activities.
• Support vehicle dynamics, suspension kinematics, wheel alignment, durability, fatigue, NVH, handling, stiffness, and homologation requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers on design reviews, tooling, manufacturing feasibility, process validation, quality improvements, and production readiness.
• Support prototype, DV, PV, pilot, and production builds, ensuring successful vehicle integration and launch readiness.
• Investigate and resolve design, manufacturing, assembly, field quality, and warranty issues using structured root cause analysis methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including CAE, Testing, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Supplier Quality, Vehicle Integration, and Program Management.
• Drive value engineering, cost optimization, benchmarking, innovation, and supplier development initiatives to achieve program targets.
• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones, quality gates, and program KPIs related to cost, quality, and schedule.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline.
• 6 - 10 years of experience in automotive OEM or Tier-1 product development within Chassis systems and components.
• Experience in one or more areas such as Suspension (Structural/Tunable), Steering, Brakes, Wheels & Tires, Pedal Systems, Mounts & Bushings, Corner Modules, or Chassis Accessories.
• Hands-on experience with CATIA/NX, Teamcenter/PLM, BOM management, supplier coordination, and product development processes.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, suspension kinematics, wheel alignment, durability, fatigue, NVH, handling, stiffness, and chassis system integration.
• Knowledge of DFMEA, DVP&R, PFMEA, PPAP, root cause analysis, manufacturing processes, and validation methodologies.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.