Head Of Cab Engineering & Development (Coimbatore)

Hinduja Tech; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinduja Tech seeks a seasoned Cab Engineering & Development leader to establish and run a new HD/MD truck cab program from concept through production.

You will build and mentor a cross-functional team, own design, validation, and homologation, and ensure AIS and international regulatory targets are met while driving cost, weight, and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in automotive engineering with CV cab focus.
• Led development of complete cab programs from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute technical strategy and roadmaps for HD/MD cab programs.
• Lead design, engineering, validation, and homologation activities.
• Mentor and manage cab design and development engineers.
• Ensure regulatory targets (AIS and international) and cost, weight, and quality goals are met.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team building

Communication

Mentoring

Education

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

Tools

CATIA

CAe tools (Structural, NVH)

PLM

APQP/ PPAP

Job description

Role Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic leader to establish, lead, and manage our new Cab Engineering & Development team. This critical role involves taking full ownership of the design, development, validation, and homologation of brand-new HD and MD truck cab platforms, from concept through to production launch. The successful candidate will possess deep technical expertise in CV cab systems combined with proven leadership capabilities to build and mentor a high-performing engineering team. This individual will be instrumental in shaping the future of our truck cabins, ensuring they meet stringent performance, safety, cost, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic & Technical Leadership- Define and execute the technical strategy and roadmap for HD and MD cab platform development.
• Lead the conceptualization, design, engineering, and development activities for complete cab systems, including Cab-in-White (BIW), Interior & Exterior Trims, Sealing, NVH, Safety (Structural & Occupant), Ergonomics, HVAC integration, Electrical/Electronic integration within the cab, and overall Cab integration with the chassis.
• Ensure designs meet functional, performance, cost, weight, quality, manufacturability, serviceability, and regulatory targets (including Indian AIS standards and relevant international regulations).
• Drive innovation in cab design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Oversee the application of engineering tools (CAD, CAE, PLM) and methodologies throughout the development lifecycle.
• Team Building & Management- Recruit, build, mentor, and lead a skilled team of cab design and development engineers.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented team culture.
• Manage team resources effectively, including workload allocation, performance management, and professional development.
• 3 Program Management & Execution- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of the HD and MD cab platform programs according to defined timelines, budgets, and quality gates (APQP).
• Manage technical risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Ensure seamless integration of cab systems with other vehicle domains (Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical).
• Validation & Homologation- Oversee the development and execution of Design Verification Plans & Reports (DVP&R) for cab systems at component, sub-system, and vehicle levels.
• Manage virtual simulation (CAE) and physical testing activities, ensuring correlation and validation sign-off.
• Ensure successful homologation of the cab platforms according to relevant standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration- Work closely with Product Planning, Styling, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and Service teams to ensure alignment and successful product launch.
• Collaborate effectively with suppliers for component development, ensuring technical requirements and quality standards are met.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors / Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Automotive Engineering
• Minimum of 20+ years of progressive experience in Automotive Engineering, with a significant focus on Commercial Vehicle (Truck) Cab design and development.
• Proven track record of leading the development of at least one complete Medium / Heavy CV Cab program from concept to production launch.
• In-depth technical knowledge across various cab domains: BIW, Trims (Interior/Exterior), Seating Systems, Safety (Crash, Occupant), NVH, Ergonomics, HVAC, Electrical distribution within the cab.
• Strong experience with CAD (e.G., CATIA) and CAE (e.G., Structural, Crash, NVH) tools and processes.
• Demonstrated experience (minimum 10+ years) in leading, managing, and mentoring engineering teams.
• Thorough understanding of automotive product development processes (e.G., APQP, PPAP) and V-cycle.
• Familiarity with Indian (AIS) and international automotive regulations pertaining to truck cabs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Engineering.
• Specific experience in developing both Heavy Duty and Medium Duty truck cabs.
• Valuable understanding of Indian CV market with exposure to European Cab Requirements
• Exposure to global automotive standards and practices.
• Experience with modularity principles, light weighting strategies, advanced materials, and relevant manufacturing technologies (e.G., stamping, welding, joining, plastics). .