Walk-in | Design Engineer Body & Chassis

Tata AutoComp Systems Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata AutoComp Systems Limited in India seeks an experienced design and development engineer for pedal systems, jack/tool kits, and skid plates. You will lead multi-program development, define requirements, and coordinate with suppliers for PPAP and DVP&R deliverables.

You will collaborate with CAE, Testing, and Vehicle Integration teams to ensure manufacturability, cost optimization, and regulatory adherence for both domestic and export programs.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of experience with automotive OEM or equivalent in Pedal Systems, Jack & onboard tool systems, Underbody/Skid plate components.

Responsibilities

• Engineering, Design & Development of Pedal Systems (Brake, Clutch, Accelerator), Jack & Tool Kits, and Skid Plates for current & new programs.
• Design and development of pedal box assemblies, including pedal structure, kinematics, mounting interfaces, and integration with brake booster, master cylinder, and clutch systems.
• Development of accelerator pedal modules (mechanical/electronic), ensuring functional performance, durability, and customer feel targets.
• Design & validation of vehicle jack systems and onboard toolkits, ensuring compliance with safety, usability, and regulatory requirements.
• Development of underbody protection systems (Skid Plates) considering impact resistance and vehicle integration.
• Define system requirements, load cases, and performance targets as per vehicle functional objectives.
• Prepare Requirement Matrix, RFQ, and Technical Specifications, lead supplier sourcing and evaluation, conduct technical reviews with suppliers, finalize DVP&R, ensure on-time development deliverables.
• Lead supplier development activities including tooling, fixtures, gauges, process validation, and PPAP approval.
• Work with suppliers on process capability, error proofing, control plans, and PFMEA.
• Ensure compliance with homologation, safety, and regulatory requirements (India and export markets).
• Support vehicle builds (Prototype, Pilot, Production) and resolve build issues in coordination with plant teams. Ensure DFM, assembly, serviceability, cost, and weight optimization.
• Collaborate with CAE, Testing, Materials, Packaging, Vehicle Integration, and Supplier Quality to address issues and close milestones.

Skills

Pedal systems design

Jack & onboard tools

Underbody skid plates

Pedal ergonomics

Structural design

NVH

Safety/regulatory

CATIA

UG NX

Teamcenter

GD&T

Tolerance stack-up

Written communication

Verbal communication

Vehicle integration

Root cause analysis

Tools

DFMEA

DVP&R

Control Plan

PFMEA

PPAP

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Engineering, Design & Development of Pedal Systems (Brake, Clutch, Accelerator), Jack & Tool Kits, and Skid Plates for current & new programs.
• Design and development of pedal box assemblies, including pedal structure, kinematics, mounting interfaces, and integration with brake booster, master cylinder, and clutch systems. Development of accelerator pedal modules (mechanical/electronic), ensuring functional performance, durability, and customer feel targets. Design & validation of vehicle jack systems and onboard toolkits (jack, wheel wrench, accessories), ensuring compliance with safety, usability, and regulatory requirements.
• Development of underbody protection systems (Skid Plates) considering impact resistance, durability, corrosion protection, and vehicle integration.
• Define system requirements, load cases, and performance targets as per vehicle functional objectives.
• Prepare Requirement Matrix, RFQ, and Technical Specifications, and lead supplier sourcing and evaluation. Conduct technical reviews with suppliers, finalize DVP&R, and ensure on-time development deliverables.
• Lead supplier development activities including tooling, fixtures, gauges, process validation, and PPAP approval.
• Work closely with suppliers on process capability, error proofing, control plans, and PFMEA.
• Ensure compliance with homologation, safety, and regulatory requirements (India and export markets).
• Support vehicle builds (Prototype, Pilot, Production) and resolve build issues in coordination with plant teams. Ensure design for manufacturability, assembly, serviceability, cost, and weight optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including CAE, Testing, Materials, Packaging, Vehicle Integration, and Supplier Quality. Address component, subsystem, and vehicle field/warranty issues through structured root cause analysis. Follow standard product development processes, ensuring timely closure of program milestones and quality gates.

Essential :

3 to 6 years of experience with automotive OEM or equivalent in: Pedal Systems (Brake, Clutch, Accelerator) Jack & onboard tool systems Underbody / Skid plate components.

In-depth experience in:

• Product development process, supplier evaluation, technical reviews DFMEA, DVP&R, Control Plan, PFMEA, PPAP Root cause analysis (development and field issues)

Strong knowledge of:

Pedal ergonomics, force characteristics, and kinematics Structural design, fatigue, stiffness, NVH Safety and regulatory requirements for jack and tool systems Materials and manufacturing processes (sheet metal, casting, forging, plastics)

Hands-on experience with:

• CATIA / UG NX / Teamcenter GD&T and tolerance stack-up
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience :

Vehicle assembly process knowledge Experience in pedal system integration with braking & powertrain systems Knowledge of tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes Exposure to global vehicle development programs

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