Functional Group Leader - Vehicle Dynamics

Office Location: Hosur

Job Summary

• As the FGL for Vehicle Dynamics within Chassis Systems, lead the development and optimization of vehicle dynamic performance for NPD - Commercial Mobility Business products covering 3W and 4W vehicles.
• Own the ride, handling, stability, steering response, braking integration and overall chassis dynamic targets, ensuring alignment with customer usage, safety, durability, weight, cost and regulatory requirements.
• Work cross-functionally with design, simulation, testing, vehicle integration, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, service and supplier teams to deliver robust, validated and platform-reusable solutions.
• Drive current-product problem solving, new-product delivery and future technology readiness for Vehicle Dynamics within 3W and 4W Chassis Systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the definition, deployment and achievement of vehicle dynamics targets across 3W and 4W product lines, covering ride comfort, handling, steering feel, braking feel, stability, controllability and chassis integration.
• Translate customer, market, regulatory and program requirements into measurable chassis and vehicle-level dynamic performance targets.
• Lead vehicle dynamics architecture decisions and technical sign-offs in coordination with Frames, Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels Tyres, Vehicle Integration, CAE, Testing and Controls teams.
• Define technical requirements and ensure designs meet QCD expectations including performance, durability, safety, weight, manufacturability and cost targets.
• Review simulation methods, virtual validation outputs and physical test results for ride handling, stability, braking integration, steering response, KC, durability and vehicle-level correlation.
• Establish and maintain test procedures, design guidelines, SOPs, DVPs and DFMEA inputs related to Vehicle Dynamics and Chassis System integration.
• Lead objective data analysis and correlation with subjective evaluation feedback to enable faster convergence of vehicle performance maturity.
• Drive problem-solving initiatives for current products, field concerns and development issues related to ride, handling, stability, braking response and chassis behavior.
• Lead value engineering and standardization initiatives across platforms, minimizing variety while ensuring appropriate product differentiation for 3W and 4W applications.
• Manage multiple development programs, prioritize deliverables and drive timely technical decisions in alignment with program milestones.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, homologation and internal engineering standards for vehicle dynamic performance.
• Mentor and develop engineers in vehicle dynamics, structured validation, data analytics, cross-functional issue resolution and career development.
• Manage external interactions with suppliers, test agencies and technology partners for vehicle dynamics components, instrumentation, validation and benchmarking support.

Key Result Measures

• Vehicle dynamics target achievement against approved DVP / technical targets
• Ride, handling, stability and braking integration validation closure
• Issue resolution for development, current product and field concerns
• QCD adherence for vehicle dynamics deliverables across programs
• Platform standardization and variety reduction in chassis dynamic solutions
• Compliance to safety, homologation and internal engineering standards

Functional Competencies

• Vehicle Dynamics, Ride Handling Development
• Chassis Systems Engineering and Vehicle-level Integration
• Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels Tyres Integration
• Objective Testing, Data Analytics and Subjective Correlation
• Product Verification Validation including digital validation / CAE
• Automotive Design Development and Systems Engineering
• DVP, DFMEA, SOPs, Design Reviews and Problem Solving
• Multi-body Dynamics / KC / Simulation Methodology
• Manufacturing, Serviceability and Quality Interface for Chassis Systems
• Safety, Regulatory and Homologation Awareness

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