Testing & Validation Manager

Rheinmetall; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

KSPG Automotive India Private Limited (KSPG India), part of the Rheinmetall Group, invites applications for a Testing and Validation leader in the Power Systems division at Pune Takwe. The role drives testing activities for EM EGR, pneumatic valves, and engine components, coordinating with Germany testing teams and internal stakeholders.

Requires BE Mechanical/Automobile/Mechatronics and 10–15 years in engine/vehicle testing in OEM/Tier I environments; proficiency in validation, DFMEA, vibration

Qualifications

• BE Mechanical / Automobile/ Mechatronics required.
• 10–15 years of experience in automotive testing (OEM/Tier I).
• Experience in engine/vehicle testing and validation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing reviews as per new product development process.
• Validate EM EGR and pneumatic valves; perform design & process validation.
• Understand engine and subsystem testing requirements.
• Set up and validate mechatronic and mechanical testing equipment.
• Analyze customer return parts and generate reports.
• Develop fixtures and test plans; coordinate with Germany testing team.
• Interface with customers for technical discussions; cross-functional collaboration.
• Support localization of parts and ensure emission compliance.

Skills

Product Testing & Validation

Vibration analysis & testing

Welding & Fatigue testing

Failure Analysis

DFMEA

Education

BE Mechanical / Automobile/ Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

KSPG Automotive India Private Limited (KSPG India) is part of the Rheinmetall Group, which is a renowned development partner and direct supplier to the global automotive

industry. KSPG Automotive India Private Limited is a part of global “Power Systems Division” of the Group its headquarter is located at Takwe, Tal Maval Dist. Pune in India,

manufacturing multiple well known products viz. for IC Engine (passenger cars/trucks) like EGR, ETB, components for heat pumps and high-quality metallic plain bearings for

vehicles and other industrial applications. The Division Power Systems in India has two manufacturing locations viz; Pune Takwe has Plant 1 manufacturing products for Thermal

& Air Management, Plant 2 Bearings & Plant 3 at Supa (Ahmednagar), and is a leading supplier engine plain Bi-metal half bearings, flange bearings, thrust washers and bushes.

ROLE SUMMARY

The role of the Testing and Validation is pivotal in driving the Testing function of Power Systems division within India mainly three functional areas viz.

• Testing Expertise & knowledge: Emission Norms, Testing of Internal combustion Engine and its emission components, able define the Testing & Validation plan & Tear down Analysis.
• Leadership & Communication: Guiding the team and managing stakeholders.
• Internal: All Engg department, Sourcing, Industrial Engineering, production engineering, Sales, Program Manager, Plant and Field Quality.
• Market Intelligence & Networking: Able to connect with different automotive agencies and gather the details about future technology and testing methodology.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Conduct testing reviews as per new product development process.
• Perform design & process validation for EM EGR & pneumatic valves.
• Understand engine & subsystem testing requirements.
• Set up & validate mechatronic and mechanical testing equipment.
• Analyze customer return parts & generate reports.
• Develop fixtures & test plans, ensuring coordination with the Germany testing team.
• Interface with customers for technical discussions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Support localization of parts & ensure compliance with emission norms.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Product Testing & Validation
• Vibration analysis & testing
• Welding & Fatigue testing
• Failure Analysis
• DFMEA

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION

• Education : BE Mechanical / Automobile/ Mechatronics Engineering
• Experience : 10 to 15 yrs. Experience
• Industry Type : OEM or Tier I MNC automotive in Engine Testing / Vehicle Testing / Component Level Testing / Product Development & Application