Walk-in | Lead Engineer-Chassis

Tata Technologies; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies in Pune is seeking a Lead Engineer for the chassis spring and damper module. You will own end-to-end delivery from concept through design validation and launch support, leading technical decisions and ensuring targets for quality, cost, weight and timing are met.

The role requires coordinating with suppliers and multi-site teams, driving validation strategies and expedites root-cause analysis to implement effective countermeasures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in mechanical/automobile engineering.
• 6–10 years automotive product development experience (passenger car chassis/driveline).
• Strong understanding of system interfaces, manufacturing feasibility, and design release processes.
• Experience leading suppliers and cross-functional teams; ability to operate autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture, targets and requirement cascade; maintain traceability.
• Lead design strategy and integration across vehicle interfaces (packaging, kinematics, NVH, E/E).
• Drive DFMEA, DVP&R, and design reviews; ensure robust design releases and change control.
• Lead virtual and physical validation strategy and correlation (durability, environment, corrosion, abuse).
• Supplier technical leadership: RFQ support, technical specification, design reviews, issue closure, APQP/PPAP readiness.
• Program execution: manage risks, maturity, and gateways; lead root cause analysis (8D) and implement countermeasures.
• Team handling: mentor and guide engineers; plan/assign work packages; ensure delivery to plan.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Stakeholder management

Structured problem solving

Data-driven decision making

Ownership and delivery discipline

Global supplier coordination

Education

B.E./B.Tech/M.E. in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

ANSYS

HyperMesh/ANSA

Teamcenter / ENOVIA

DFMEA / DVP&R / 8D-5Why

Job description

Chassis Spring and Damper module – Lead Engineer

PFB Job Description:

Role Summary:

Own end-to-end delivery of the air spring and damper module system/components across the product development lifecycle—from concept and requirements definition through detailed design, validation, and launch support. Lead technical decision making, integration with adjacent systems, supplier technical delivery, and ensure quality, cost, weight, and timing targets are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• System / module ownership: define architecture, targets, and requirement cascade; maintain requirement traceability.
• Lead design strategy and integration across vehicle interfaces (packaging, kinematics, NVH, E/E where applicable).
• Drive DFMEA, DVP&R, and design reviews; ensure robust design releases and change control.
• Lead virtual and physical validation strategy and correlation (durability, environment, corrosion, abuse).
• Supplier technical leadership: RFQ support, technical specification, design reviews, issue closure, APQP/PPAP readiness.
• Program execution: manage risks, maturity, and gateways; lead root cause analysis (8D) and implement countermeasures.
• Team handling: mentor and guide engineers; plan/assign work packages; ensure delivery to plan.

Required Qualifications:

• B.E./B.Tech/M.E. in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering (or equivalent).
• 6-10 years relevant automotive product development experience (passenger car chassis/driveline).
• Strong understanding of system interfaces, manufacturing feasibility, and design release processes.
• Experience leading suppliers and cross-functional teams; ability to operate autonomously.

Tools & Platforms:

• CAD: CATIA V5/V6
• CAE: ANSYS
• Pre/Post: HyperMesh and/or ANSA
• PLM: Teamcenter / ENOVIA (or equivalent)
• Quality & Delivery: DFMEA, DVP&R, 8D/5-Why

Nice to Have:

• Hybrid/HEV vehicle exposure (good to have)
• Experience working in a structured product development environment (PDP / APQP / PPAP)

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management
• Structured problem-solving mindset (8D/5-Why) and data-driven decision making
• Ownership, attention to detail, and delivery discipline
• Ability to work with global suppliers and multi-site teams

Chassis – Spring and Damper module – Lead Engineer

Role Summary:

Own end-to-end delivery of the air spring and damper module system/components across the product development lifecycle—from concept and requirements definition through detailed design, validation, and launch support. Lead technical decision making, integration with adjacent systems, supplier technical delivery, and ensure quality, cost, weight, and timing targets are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• System / module ownership: define architecture, targets, and requirement cascade; maintain requirement traceability.
• Lead design strategy and integration across vehicle interfaces (packaging, kinematics, NVH, E/E where applicable).
• Drive DFMEA, DVP&R, and design reviews; ensure robust design releases and change control.
• Lead virtual and physical validation strategy and correlation (durability, environment, corrosion, abuse).
• Supplier technical leadership: RFQ support, technical specification, design reviews, issue closure, APQP/PPAP readiness.
• Program execution: manage risks, maturity, and gateways; lead root cause analysis (8D) and implement countermeasures.
• Team handling: mentor and guide engineers; plan/assign work packages; ensure delivery to plan.

Required Qualifications:

• B.E./B.Tech/M.E. in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering (or equivalent).
• 6-10 years relevant automotive product development experience (passenger car chassis/driveline).
• Strong understanding of system interfaces, manufacturing feasibility, and design release processes.
• Experience leading suppliers and cross-functional teams; ability to operate autonomously.

Tools & Platforms:

• CAD: CATIA V5/V6
• CAE: ANSYS
• Pre/Post: HyperMesh and/or ANSA
• PLM: Teamcenter / ENOVIA (or equivalent)
• Quality & Delivery: DFMEA, DVP&R, 8D/5-Why

Nice to Have:

• Hybrid/HEV vehicle exposure (good to have)
• Experience working in a structured product development environment (PDP / APQP / PPAP)

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management
• Structured problem-solving mindset (8D/5-Why) and data-driven decision making
• Ownership, attention to detail, and delivery discipline
• Ability to work with global suppliers and multi-site teams