Vehicle Dynamics and Chassis Engineer

Maini Materials Movement (MMM); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Maini Materials Movement (MMM) in Bengaluru is seeking a Vehicle Dynamics & Chassis Engineer with 8-10 years of experience in Automotive/Passenger Vehicle to design, develop, and optimize vehicle dynamics and chassis performance from concept to production.

You will lead ride, handling, steering, braking, and stability targets, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready solutions using CAE tools such as MSC Adams/Car, CarSim, MATLAB/Simulink, CATIA V5/V6 or Siemens NX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• 8–10 years of experience in Passenger Vehicle or EV development with an OEM or Tier-1 supplier.
• Proven experience delivering chassis systems and vehicle dynamics targets for production vehicle programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and integration of vehicle dynamics attributes (ride, handling, steering, braking, stability).
• Design, develop, and optimize chassis systems (suspension, steering, brakes, wheels, tires).
• Define performance targets and support chassis tuning via CAE simulations, testing and analysis.
• Conduct vehicle dynamics evaluations, benchmarking, proving ground testing and validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing from concept to production.
• Support design reviews, DVP&R, DFMEA, root cause analysis, and engineering change management.

Skills

Vehicle Dynamics

Ride & Handling

Suspension

Steering

Brake Systems

MSC Adams/Car

CarSim

MATLAB/Simulink

CATIA V5/V6

Siemens NX

Education

Mech/Automotive Eng

Tools

MSC Adams/Car

CarSim

MATLAB/Simulink

CATIA V5/V6

Siemens NX

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated Vehicle Dynamics & Chassis Engineer with 8-10 years of experience in the Automotive/Passenger Vehicle industry to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in developing and optimizing vehicle ride, handling, steering, braking, and overall chassis performance from concept through production.

Experience: 8-10 Years

Industry: Automotive / Passenger Vehicles / Electric Vehicles

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and integration of vehicle dynamics attributes, including ride comfort, handling, steering feel, braking performance, and vehicle stability.
• Design, develop, and optimize chassis systems, including suspension, steering, brakes, wheels, tires, and related components.
• Define vehicle performance targets and support chassis tuning through CAE simulations, testing, and data analysis.
• Conduct vehicle dynamics evaluations, benchmarking, proving ground testing, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing to ensure successful product development from concept to production.
• Support design reviews, DVP&R, DFMEA, root cause analysis, and engineering change management.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Vehicle Dynamics, Ride & Handling, Suspension, Steering, and Brake Systems.
• Experience with suspension kinematics & compliance (K&C), chassis tuning, wheel alignment, and vehicle attribute development.
• Hands-on experience with vehicle testing, instrumentation, data acquisition, and performance validation.
• Proficiency in CAE tools such as MSC Adams/Car, CarSim, MATLAB/Simulink, and CAD tools like CATIA V5/V6 or Siemens NX.
• Good understanding of automotive development processes, APQP, DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, and relevant automotive standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• 8-10 years of experience in Passenger Vehicle or EV development with an OEM or Tier-1 supplier.
• Proven experience delivering chassis systems and vehicle dynamics targets for production vehicle programs.

What We're Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Passion for developing high-performance, customer-focused vehicles.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor junior engineers.