R&D Manager

Premnath Rail; Faridabad District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Premnath Rail seeks an R&D Engineer to design and develop suspension systems for our vehicles, ensuring performance, safety and ride quality. You will perform analyses, run simulations, and validate designs through prototypes, collaborating with manufacturing, testing and quality teams.

The role involves cost/weight optimization, using CATIA, SolidWorks and ANSYS, and contributing to new product development and product launches.

Qualifications

• Experience with suspension design and dynamics.
• Knowledge of ISO/SAE standards.
• Experience with FEA and simulation tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop suspension systems (e.g., independent, multi-link, leaf spring).
• Perform analysis and simulations (static, dynamic, and fatigue).
• Collaborate with manufacturing, testing, and quality teams.
• Validate designs through prototype testing.
• Optimize designs for cost and weight without compromising performance.
• Support new product development from concept to feasibility.

Skills

Suspension dynamics

Vehicle handling

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a R&D Engineer to join our dynamic R&D team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing suspension systems for our vehicles, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and ride quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop suspension systems (e.g., independent, multi-link, leaf spring).
• Perform analysis and simulations (static, dynamic, and fatigue).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, testing, and quality).
• Use CAD/CAE tools like CATIA, SolidWorks, ANSYS, preferably SOLIDWORKS.
• Validate designs through prototype testing.
• Optimize designs for cost and weight without compromising performance.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of suspension dynamics and vehicle handling.
• Experience with FEA and simulation tools.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, SAE).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

New Product Development:

• Meeting with Management team to discuss product ideas
• Conducting market research and evaluating similar products and their functions
• Preparing Design projects and specification sheets
• Collaborating on Engineering teams on product Feasibility
• Redesigning existing products to enhance functionality or reduce costs

Prototyping & testing:

• Plan and oversee the production of prototypes
• Conduct suitable tests for product validity and reliability
• Conduct static and dynamic analysis of products .

Product Launching:

• Prepare all launch documents and licenses for the products
• Educate the manufacturing team for production of new design
• Educate the sales team for product specifications features & benefits

Design Validation:

• Verify all drafted designs via engineering calculations
• Confirm equipment suitability for given design conditions and material of construction as per suitable engineering Codes
• Ensure that designs are modified and revised to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems
• Coordinate with and consult with production to resolve design or other problems.

BOM Creation:

• Prepare BOM for the drawings
• Ensure that quantity and quality of each design component is accurately estimated to prepare Bill of Material (BOM) for procurement planning