Tractor Engine, Engine Auxiliary & Front Area Lead

Tata AutoComp; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata AutoComp Pune division seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead engine integration projects for global tractor OEMs. You will mentor engineers, plan activities and ensure deliverables meet CAD standards and milestones.

You will work with Siemens NX, Teamcenter and DFMEA/DVP processes, coordinating with CAE, validation and manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturability and high quality.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in tractor engine integration and related systems.
• Strong knowledge of engine integration, cooling, air intake and exhaust systems.
• Expertise in sheet metal, welded structures and plastic components.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of Engine and Engine Auxiliary assemblies including cooling, air intake, exhaust, hoods and panels.
• Plan activities, allocate work packages and monitor project execution with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor engineers through technical reviews and ensure compliance with CAD standards.
• Drive DFMEA, DVP and tolerance stack-up studies and support manufacturing readiness.
• Coordinate with CAE, validation, manufacturing and purchasing for successful design integration.

Skills

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

GD&T

DFMEA

DVP

Sheet metal design

Welding

Plastic components

Project leadership

CAD modeling

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter (PLM)

Job description

Role & responsibilities :

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership

• Lead the Engine / Engine Auxiliary/ Front Area engineering team delivering design and development projects for global tractor OEMs.
• Plan engineering activities, allocate work packages and monitor project execution.
• Mentor engineers through regular technical reviews and design guidance.
• Ensure adherence to customer engineering standards, CAD practices and project milestones.

2. Engine / Engine Auxiliary/Cooling System Design & Integration

• Lead design and development of Engine / Engine Auxiliary assemblies including:
• Cooling System
• Air Intake, filters
• Exhaust System
• Hoods
• Side Covers and Grills
• Bumper
• Sheet Metal Panels
• Brackets and Mounting Structures
• SMC Components
• Tube/hose routing and fittings
• Ensure proper packaging, accessibility, serviceability and manufacturability and compliance standards.
• Manage interface integration with steering, hydraulics, electrical, chassis, and VI teams.

3. CAD & Engineering Deliverables

• Develop and review 3D CAD models and assemblies using Siemens NX.
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs and product release documentation.
• Ensure compliance with customer CAD standards and modelling best practices.
• Support engineering change implementation and configuration management.

4. Engineering Quality

• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) and design standardization.
• Support GD&T implementation and tolerance stack-up studies.
• Participate in DFMEA reviews and support DVP discussions as required.
• Support prototype build activities, issue resolution and design improvements.

5. Customer & Project Coordination

• Act as the technical interface for Engine/Engine Auxiliary engineering activities with the customer.
• Participate in design reviews, technical discussions and project status meetings.
• Coordinate with CAE, validation, manufacturing and purchasing teams for successful design integration.
• Track engineering deliverables, risks, open issues and ensure timely closure.
• Support engineering effort estimation, proposal preparation and project planning for new business opportunities.

Skill Requirements

8-15 Years experience in Tractor Engine Integration, Cooling system, Air intake and exhaust system

Technical Skills

• 815 years of experience in mechanical design and development of tractor Engine Integration, Air Intake and exhaust system and Engine Hood
• Strong knowledge of Engine Integration, Cooling system Design, Radiators, Oil coolers, CAC, DOC & DPF system, Air Intake & Exhaust system, Hood and front tractor area.
• Expertise in sheet metal component design, welded structures, mounting brackets, plastic components and fabricated assemblies.
• Good understanding of lever linkage mechanisms for hoods. SMC, pipe and hose routings and design, Engine and emissions.
• Strong proficiency in Siemens NX (CAD) and Teamcenter (PLM).
• Experience in product packaging, assembly integration and interface management.
• Good understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up and engineering drawing practices.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to sheet metal, welding and plastic components.
• Exposure to DFMEA, DVP and validation activities is desirable.
• Familiarity with engineering change management and product release processes.

Leadership Skills

• Proven experience leading and mentoring a team of mechanical design engineers.
• Ability to plan work allocation, monitor progress and ensure timely project delivery.
• Conduct technical reviews and maintain engineering quality.
• Experience coordinating with customer engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work packages in a dynamic project environment.
• Customer-focused approach with strong ownership and accountability.