Opening For HVAC design in Cabin & Bus Body

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC); Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) seeks an experienced Commercial vehicle HVAC Designer to drive the design and development of air conditioning systems for trucks and buses in Chennai. You will coordinate with suppliers, validate components, and ensure compliance with multiple country requirements.

The role requires 3–5 years in HVAC design, strong CAD/CAE proficiency, and collaboration across functions to meet project timelines and cost targets.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HVAC design experience in commercial or vehicle applications.
• Knowledge of AC piping/duct design, and refrigerant optimization.
• Experience with DFMEA and design validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts for AC ducts/vents aligned with styling and suppliers.
• Package cabin and bus aggregates to meet requirements.
• Check regulations at vehicle and component levels for country variants.
• Perform ergonomic evaluations for accessibility and serviceability.
• Interpret CAE/CFD results and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Create 2D/3D drawings (NX) for plastic and sheet metal parts.
• Coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams throughout development.
• Prepare DVP/DFS/DFM and DFMEA documents and support testing.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives (VAVE) and vehicle fitment validation.

Skills

AC Ducts

HVAC Layout

Sheet Metal

CAD NX

DFMEA

Problem Solving

Regulatory HVAC

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical

Tools

NX

PLM

Job description

Title: Commercial vehicle HVAC Designer

Job purpose:

Design and development of truck and bus Air conditioning system with Proactive design approach

On time support on Design Issues Resolution

Supplier co-ordination for qualitative parts for testing and vehicle fitment

Roles and responsibilities

• Development of design Concepts of AC Ducts/ vents with respect to confirmed styling along with suppliers
• Packaging of Aggregates in cabin & bus to meet the requirements
• Regulation/ Application check at vehicle & component level to meet different country requirements
• Ergonomic Evaluation of accessibility and serviceability
• Electronic/ Electric circuit understanding to meet vehicle level requirements
• Manufacturing /Tooling Feasibility check
• Supporting Proto/Testing team in Fitment and Validation Activities
• 3D & 2D drawing creation for both plastic and sheet metal parts, documentation
• Vehicle BOM Creation and Release process
• Preparation of DVP, DFS, DFA & DFM
• Preparation of Specification Book & DFMEA
• Supplier Interaction, Coordination & Handle Customers for development of parts to meet the expectations from them
• Execution & Implementation of Cost Reduction Ideas (Value Analysis & Value Engineering - VAVE)
• Collaborate with Cross Function team on the Development activities
• Resolution of Design Issues raised during Testing, Production build & Customer vehicles through Problem Solving Techniques
• Adherence to the Project timelines & Risk Assessment in Product Development Lifecycle
• Third party testing and certification planning, witnessing and co-ordination

Key Skills required

• Knowledge on Condenser / Air conditioning System / Compressor Layout of piping/ duct design/ refrigerant optimization
• Knowledge on Sheet metal Brackets, plastic parts Design/manufacturing
• DFM/ DFA on Plastic &Sheet metal
• CAD Software: NX , PLM
• DFMEA
• Problem Solving Techniques/Methodology
• Basic knowledge on performance requirements related to Cooling and heating
• Tolerance Stack up & Basic GDnT
• Material Knowledge (Plastic & sheet metal) & mould flow analysis
• Basic understanding of CAE / CFD to interpret the results
• Basic knowledge on Regulatory requirements related to HVAC system & Cabin

Soft Skills:

• Co creation & good collaborative skill with Internal and External Stakeholders
• Time management and Reporting skills
• Good communication skills
• Fluency in English Language
• Knowing Japanese language is added advantage
• High Intercultural sensitivity and Agility
• Flexible within the team to achieve Organizational goals with driven to win attitude

Experience Required : 3- 5 years Related to HVAC Design / Development