MGR (R&D)

Bajaj Auto Limited; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Bajaj Auto Limited invites applications for an Asst Manager/Manager – Suspension System for 3W/4W vehicles. The role involves designing and evaluating suspension mechanisms, ride and handling, and related components, with emphasis on integration with vehicle architecture.

The incumbent will perform engineering calculations, participate in layout optimization, and coordinate with design, CAE, and manufacturing teams to meet project timelines.

Qualifications

• B.E / B.Tech Mechanical
• Minimum 70% marks or CGPA
• Training / Project related to Design of Automobile Suspensions, Vehicle Dynamics, GD&T

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate Suspension Mechanism, ride & handling for 3/4 wheelers.
• Hands-on to identify suspension hard points and optimise layout.
• Define component-level DVP using calculated forces and moments from ADAMS and vehicle tests.
• Interfacing with design, validation, CAE, manufacturing, development and service teams.
• Failure analysis, plan creation and validation plans (c/m).
• Deliver complete design activities in line with project schedules.

Skills

GD&T principles

Data analysis

Statistics

Metrology

Basic mechanics

Education

B.E / B.Tech Mechanical

Minimum 70% marks or CGPA

Training / Project in suspensions, vehicle dynamics, GD&T

Tools

Unigraphics

ADAMS

Job description

Asst Manager/Manager : Suspension System : 3Wh/4Wh

Reporting

Functional reporting to GROUP LEADER –TL : Rolling Chassis System - CV

Background

i) Educational Qualification

§ B.E / B.Tech Mechanical

§ Minimum 70 % marks or equivalent CGPA.

§ Training / Project related to Design of Automobile Suspensions , Vehicle Dynamics, GD&T

ii) Experience

Minimum: 4 Year(s)

Maximum: 8 Year(s)

iii) Age Limit

Minimum: 26 Year(s)

Maximum: 32 Year(s)

Job Role & Responsibilities

Role:

To design and evaluate Suspension Mechanism, ride & handling aspects and its aggregates like suspension arms/links, Springs, Dampers, Strut, mounts, Bushes, ball joint for 3 / 4 Wheelers. Understanding of vehicle architecture, layout.

• Basic engg. calculations for all above components and system.
• Hands on exp to find out suspension hard points and optimising layout.
• Define component level DVP by calculating the forces and moments on component by interpreting data from ADAMS, vehicle level tests.
• Understand, apply, built in design for field service aspects and provide design support for field service.
• Interfacing with design, validation, CAE, manufacturing, development and service teams.
• Failure analysis, make / review simulation plans, c/m validation plans
• Complete design activities in line with project Schedules / development plans

Responsibilities

• Design of Parts and Components in Suspension System ensuring part & tool manufacturability.
• Release of Designs (3D and/or 2D) for development.
• Evaluation of Designed Parts & Systems, and taking counter measures as necessary based on
• Virtual validation, manufacturability and assembly, serviceability feedback.
• Ride & Handling simulations.
• Physical validation feedback
• Timely action based on customer (Internal & External) feedback.
• Ownership of design to fulfil requirements of product and all next customers, stake holders

Competency Requirements

Technical/ Functional

• Sound engineering base, particularly for design, materials, processes, theory of machines, metallurgy, modern mfg processes.
• Good foundation in Mechanics, Machine elements ,Strength of Materials
• Understanding of relevant manufacturing processes like Sheet Metal forming, fabrication, Casting , Forging, machining.
• Exposure to metrology and capable of basic measurements.
• Basic knowledge of metallurgy.

Behavioral

• § Initiative, Desire to Learn
• § Ability to work in a team

Handson Requirement for functional area :

• Unigraphics : Modeling and Assembly modules (CRITICAL)
• Understanding of GD&T principles, process capabilities, ADAMS
• DFMEA , FTA , why why analysis

Administrative

• Documentation, making and maintaining reports, data, documents, information

Analytical

• Data analysis skills
• Basic statistical skills
• Understanding, interpreting, summarising reports, complexity management