Engineering Leader (LI) - Chassis

Renault Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Renault Group in India is seeking a Suspension Dynamics Engineer to define suspension geometry and coordinate chassis integration for passenger cars. You will lead cross-functional collaboration with software, hardware and manufacturing teams to align design targets with test results.

The role requires strong 1D and durability simulation skills, CATIA V5/V6 and ADAMS/SHARK/MADA, plus Excel VBA. You will plan vehicle-level tests, analyze results, and optimize dampers, springs, and tires to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and suspension design.
• Experience with 1D and durability simulations.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 and simulation tools (ADAMS, SHARK, MADA).
• Advanced skills in Excel VBA scripting.

Responsibilities

• Define suspension geometry for passenger cars.
• Ensure convergence of chassis integration and synthesis.
• Pilot deployment of axle and suspension parts per design.
• Define right sizing of axle and suspension parts through load cases.
• Plan and execute vehicle-level tests to measure suspension kinematics and steering response.
• Fine-tune chassis components to meet design targets and user comfort.
• Collaborate with software, hardware and manufacturing teams to integrate control strategies.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of vehicle mechanics, tire modelling and data analysis.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Axle and Suspension Design

1D simulations

Durability simulations

Statistical analysis

Ride handling evaluation

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

ADAMS

SHARK

MADA

Excel VBA

Job description

Company RNTBCI PL

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• To define suspension geometry, vehicle transversal, longitudinal and vertical construction for passenger cars
• To Ensure convergence of Chassis Integration and Synthesis
• To Pilot the deployment of Axle and Suspension Parts – in compliance with design requirements
• To define right sizing of axle and suspension parts through load case deployments and simulations
• Testing and Validation: Plan and execute Vehicle level tests on proving grounds or rigs to measure suspension kinematics, compliance, and steering response.
• Tuning and Optimization: To support R&H team to Fine-tune chassis components—such as dampers, springs, anti-roll bars, and tires, to match design targets and user comfort.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with software, hardware, and manufacturing teams to integrate control strategies for braking, steering, and stability systems.
• Deep understanding of vehicle mechanics, tire modelling, suspension design, and data analysis

Mandate Skills

• Vehicle dynamics, Axle and Suspension Design
• Good knowledge on 1D simulations and durability simulations
• Good knowledge on Statistical analysis
• CATIA V5/V6 Expertise in Simulation software- ADAMS, SHARK, MADA.
• Excel VBA Scripting
• High Driving Skill to evaluate Ride Handling attributes

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