Design Validation Engineer - Vehicle Integration

Hero Motocorp Limited; Jaipur; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hero MotoCorp is seeking a Design Validation Engineer for Vehicle Integration in the Quality function. You will lead DFMEA discussions, liaise with design teams, and align trials and evaluations to ensure product robustness across body/chassis subsystems.

The role involves data-driven issue resolution, performance benchmarking against competition, and close interaction with manufacturing and quality teams to close lessons learnt and improve DFMEA actions during PP1/ M1 cycles.

Qualifications

• B.Tech Mechanical with minimum 8 years in part development in auto industry.
• Hands-on vehicle level testing for failure diagnosis.
• Experience with DFMEA, AIAG-VDA, APQP and QC tools.
• Strong drawing study and GD&T auditing capability.

Responsibilities

• DFMEA discussions on new tech parts and past failure data.
• Collaborate with design teams to drive product robustness improvements.
• Study design parameters to predict market concerns and ensure robustness.
• Coordinate with internal/ external stakeholders for trials, feasibility studies and DFMEA actions.

Skills

DFMEA

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

B.Tech Mechanical

Tools

AIAG-VDA

APQP

GD&T

QC tools

Job description

Design Validation Engineer- Vehicle Intergration Function Quality Pay Band E4 to M2 Role Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) focus for Body/Chassis subsystems. Perform Vehicle Integration checks.- Integration Inspection , Braking , handling , NVH, WPC, Understand targets relative to competition / base models and ensure (SOR) capturing & implementing these targets, cracks or structural damage, Inspect suspension for leaks, pitting etc Develop vehicle evaluation expertise (by self-riding), Understanding of Vehicle related issues- NVH & and verify value is within limits (at par/better than competition) during M1/PP1 Ride events using objective data. Involvement in new model design issues resolution and the need for deeper data analysis on warranty failures, market surveys & resolution. Verification of Lesson learnt / Past failures / DFMEA's / PTS tracking monitoring - Closure of all issues at key milestones. A purpose driven role for you Drive proactive design validation: Identify and mitigate risks early in the development phase. Foster cross-functional collaboration: Strengthen alignment between design, manufacturing, and quality teams. Ensure product robustness by performing vehicle Integration checks that consistently exceed performance and quality benchmarks. Enable data-driven decisions: Utilize objective data and past failure analysis for rigorous issue resolution thru DFM/ DFA & DFS A Day in the life 1. DFMEA discussion on New Technological Parts/ Past Failure data / experience and sharing FM’s for Proprietary parts. 2. Liaise closely with design teams for driving product robustness - influence positive changes (within CIT, within Quality, within overall CFT ) 3. Study design parameters and predict potential concerns from market for evaluation - need for robustness 4. Alignment of internal & external stakeholders for: a) Design trials, Events, Feasibility studies, Simulation, Base Model issue resolution b) Liaise jointly with teams during development/ PP1 testing c) Assembly Trials, DFMEA & Common part issue resolution d) Base Model issue resolution, Market Issue resolution, Warranty analysis e) Proposals/ discussion/ costing f) Part and process development, QAVs / Parts Trials Discussion / verification / proposals / trials

Academic Qualification & Experience

B.Tech Mechanical with Minimum 8 years of experience in part development in automobile industry with good Technical / Hands-on experience on vehicle level testing w.r.t Failure diagnosis Technical Skills/Knowledge DFMEA AIAG-VDA, APQP, DFMEA, QC tools Product & Process expertise 2-wheeler sub-systems New Product Development, Project planning Problem Solving and Defect analysis Drawing Study ,GD&T Auditing Behavioural Skills Strong interpersonal skills Effective communication skills Assertiveness Critical thinking & intellectual capabilities to analyse problems Strategic orientation and generating workable solutions in line with objectives

What will it be like to work for Hero

As the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for the last 25 years , Hero is where you will get to work with the brightest innovators, passionate about being the best in what they do. You will become a part of India's proudest legacy, a brand that is celebrated by 130 million Indians and is now taking over the world with its manufacturing superpower. If you are someone who dreams big and goes after their dreams with absolute conviction, Hero is your place to be. At Hero, we are building a cutting-edge future of mobility, pushing frontiers of innovation and aiming for the very best. Choose to be with the best, choose to be your best.

About Hero

Hero MotoCorp, headquartered in New Delhi, India, is the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for 25 consecutive years with ~$5 billion revenue. The Company's global footprint spans 52 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, Central and Latin America with a customer base of over 130 million. The Company operates eight manufacturing facilities - six in India and one each in Colombia and Bangladesh- along with two Research and Development centres: Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT) in India and Tech Centre Germany (TCG). Hero MotoCorp is driving the transition to electric mobility through VIDA, powered by Hero. Strategic alliances with Harley-Davidson and Zero Motorcycles support the design and development of premium and electric motorcycles, respectively. Further demonstrating its commitment to the EV future, the Company has made strategic investments in two- and three-wheeler EV manufacturers, Ather Energy and Euler Motors. Hero MotoCorp is the only Indian two-wheeler manufacturer listed on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (D/SI). Hero MotoCorp's Executive Chairman, Dr. Pawan Munjal, was named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate List of the 100 most influential leaders driving business climate action. Beyond mobility, Hero MotoCorp is a major global promoter of sports, including golf, football, field hockey, and cricket. Hero MotoSports Team Rally is India's flag bearer in global rally racing.