System Engineer - Suspension & Steering

TVS Motor; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

TVS Motor in Hosur is seeking a Lead Engineer for Suspension to lead development and optimization of suspension systems for a 2W segment, ensuring performance, safety and cost targets. You will collaborate with design, testing, manufacturing and purchasing teams under the Suspension System Chief Engineer.

The role requires 12–14 years in automotive R&D with chassis and suspension design experience; you will mentor new engineers, review tests, and drive cross-functional decisions to deliver

Qualifications

• 12–14 years in Automotive RD field.
• Experience in Chassis System Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years in Suspension system design and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of Suspension 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 (Suspension performance, durability, Noise) and oversee the validation process.
• Mentor the new engineers in Suspension system for their career goals and objectives.
• Lead Problem solving initiatives and Value Engineering initiatives on Suspension systems across product life cycles.

Skills

Suspension design

Vehicle dynamics

Systems engineering

CAe/validation

Manufacturing

NVH analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Education

BTech or MTech in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced qualifications advantageous

Job description

Job Summary

Purpose of the role: As a Lead Engineer for Suspension, you will be responsible for leading the development and optimization of the Suspension 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 Suspension System Chief Engineer with design, engineering, testing, and manufacturing teams to develop innovative solutions that enhance the structural integrity and overall riding experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of Suspension 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 Suspension systems, steer alignments and discussions within and between CoCs, Quality, Purchasing, Service, Production and Aftersales.
• Review test procedures and results (Suspension performance, durability, Noise) and oversee the validation process.
• Participate in design reviews, update and maintain design guidelines, SoPs, DFMEA related to Suspension systems.
• Mentor the new engineers in Suspension system for their career goals and objectives
• Lead Problem solving initiatives Value Engineering initiatives on Suspension 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 Suspension systems.
• Ensure compliance with global safety and regulatory standards.
• Internal and External Interactions: Internal - Design, Engineering, Testing, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Service, Production and Aftersales teams; External - Suppliers.

Location: Hosur

Qualifications

• Education Qualification: -BTech or MTech in Mechanical Engineering.
• Advanced Qualifications are an advantage.
• Required Experience: 12-14 years in Automotive RD field. Experience in Chassis System Engineering, with a minimum of 8 years in Suspension system Design development.

Functional Competencies

• Suspension Steering Design Development - CL3
• Vehicle Dynamics - CL3
• Systems Engineering - CL2
• Automotive Design Development - CL3
• Product Verification Validation including digital validation (CAE) - CL2
• Manufacturing - Casting, Forging, Fabrication - CL2
• NVH - Especially Noise analysis, Frequency Response, etc. CL1

Behavioral Competencies

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

Managerial Competencies

• leadership skills, managing people/teams, quick decision-making, addressing problems, analytical skills, and strategic planning - CL2

Analytical Competencies

• data analytics, working with numbers, problem solving abilities with data set - CL4

Integrity

• Integrity : Consistent with words and actions, respond to pressure to act in conflict with their ethics, accept responsibility for mistakes. CL3

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Ability to partner and work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment. CL3