System Engineer - Brakes

TVS Motor Company; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

TVS Motor Company, Hosur, invites applications for a Lead Engineer for Brakes. You will lead the development and optimization of brake systems for a 2W segment, ensuring performance, safety, and cost targets while coordinating with design, testing, and manufacturing teams.

The role reports to the Brakes System Chief Engineer and requires 12–14 years in Automotive R&D with at least 8 years in brake design. Advanced qualifications are an advantage.

Qualifications

• 12–14 years in Automotive R&D
• Minimum 8 years in Brake systems design & development
• Advanced qualifications are an advantage

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of brake systems in a segment delivering New Products.
• Define technical requirements and ensure designs meet performance, durability, weight and cost targets.
• Review test procedures and results (Brake performance, durability, Noise) and oversee validation.
• Mentor new engineers in brakes systems for their career goals.
• Lead problem solving and value engineering initiatives on brake systems across product life cycles.
• Manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks and drive technical decisions with speed.

Skills

Brake systems design

Project leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Testing & validation

Regulatory compliance

Education

BTech / MTech (Mechanical)

Job description

Purpose of the role : As a Lead Engineer for Brakes, you will be responsible for leading the development and optimization of the brake systems of a segment of our products (2W), ensuring they meet performance, safety, and cost targets. You will work cross-functionally under the guidance of Brakes System Chief Engineer with design, engineering, testing, and manufacturing teams to develop innovative solutions that enhance the structural integrity and overall riding experience.

About TVS / Who are we?

TVS Motor Company is a reputed two and three-wheeler manufacturer globally, championing progress through Sustainable Mobility with four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Hosur, Mysuru and Nalagarh in India and Karawang in Indonesia. Rooted in our 100-year legacy of Trust, Value, and Passion for Customers and Exactness, we take pride in making internationally aspirational products of the highest quality through innovative and sustainable processes. We are the only two-wheeler company to have received the prestigious Deming Prize. Our products lead in their respective categories in the J.D. Power IQS and APEAL surveys. We have been ranked No. 1 Company in /the J.D. Power Customer Service Satisfaction Survey for consecutive four years. Our group company Norton Motorcycles, based in the United Kingdom, is one of the most emotive motorcycle brands in the world. Our subsidiaries in the personal e-mobility space, Swiss E-Mobility Group (SEMG) and EGO Movement have a leading position in the e-bike market in Switzerland. TVS Motor Company endeavours to deliver the most superior customer experience across 80 countries in which we operate.

For more information, please visit www.tvsmotor.com.

Department: Chassis Systems D&D

Position reports to : Brakes System Chief Engineer

Location: Hosur

Education Qualification:

• - Btech(Full Time Only) or MTech in Mechanical Engineering. Advanced Qualifications are an advantage.

Required Experience:

• - 12-14 years in Automotive R&D field. Experience in Chassis System Engineering, with a minimum of 8 years in Brake systems Design & development.

Internal and External Interactions:

Internal - Design, Engineering, Testing, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Service, Production and Aftersales teams

External - Suppliers

Role Description

• - Lead the design and development of brake systems in a segment delivering New Products, addressing problems in current products and working on relevant technologies.
• - Define technical requirements and ensure designs meet performance, durability, weight and cost targets. Co-ordinate effectively to deploy mutually agreed QCD requirements on brake systems, steer alignments and discussions within and between CoCs, Quality, Purchasing, Service, Production and Aftersales.
• - Review test procedures and results (Brake performance, durability, Noise) and oversee the validation process.
• - Participate in design reviews, update and maintain design guidelines, SoPs, DFMEA related to brake systems.
• - Mentor the new engineers in brakes system for their career goals and objectives
• - Lead Problem solving initiatives & Value Engineering initiatives on brake systems across product life cycles.
• - Manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks and drive technical decisions in quick time.
• - Develop standardised solutions across platform minimising variety in brake systems.
• - Ensure compliance with global safety and regulatory standards.
• - Brake Systems Design & Development - CL3
• - Vehicle Dynamics - CL3
• - Automotive Design & Development - CL3
• - Manufacturing - Casting, Forging, Fabrication - CL2
• - NVH - Especially Noise analysis, Frequency Response, etc. - CL2
• - Individual Competencies : decision-making, working with teams, confidence, technical know-how, self-motivation skills - CL3
• - Interpersonal Competencies : high energy levels, communication skills, teamwork, persuasiveness, and handling problems - CL3
• leadership skills, managing people/teams, quick decision-making, addressing problems, analytical skills, and strategic planning - CL2
• data analytics, working with numbers, problem solving abilities with data set - CL4
• - Integrity : Consistent with words and actions, respond to pressure to act in conflict with their ethics, accept responsibility for mistakes. - CL3
• - Ability to partner and work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment. - CL3