Manager Vehicle Durability Testing

• Job Title / Designation: Manager Vehicle Durability Testing & Validation
• Department: Testing & Validation
• Role Category: Quality, Testing & Validation
• Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
• Work Experience Required: 8 to 12 years
• Industry Type: Auto Components / Automobile / EV
• Education Qualification: B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering

Key Skills

• Vehicle Durability Testing
• 2-Wheeler Testing
• Validation & Testing
• DVP&R
• Root Cause Analysis
• Defect Tracking
• FRACAS
• Data Acquisition
• Vector
• Influx
• Teamcenter
• CAD / PLM Test Track Testing
• EV Testing

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Manager - Vehicle Durability Testing & Validation to lead and oversee end-to-end 2-wheeler durability validation programs. You will manage multi-terrain, rough-road, abusive, and real-world durability testing fleets, ensure timeline compliance, and drive key failure investigations to ensure quality targets are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Planning & Execution: Prepare and execute comprehensive durability test plans, DVP/DVP&R, and test schedules for new and existing 2-wheeler programs.

• Resource & Logistics Management: Plan test vehicles, manpower, test tracks, instrumentation, maintenance, and spare parts to maintain fleet readiness.
  
• Track & Field Testing: Lead multi-terrain, rough-road, abusive, and real-world durability testing. Monitor vehicle mileage and ensure durability targets are met on schedule.
  
• Defect Analysis & RCA: Identify and prioritize vehicle failures. Analyze durability test data for failure trends, lead root cause analysis (RCA), and coordinate countermeasure implementation with engineering teams.
  
• Countermeasure Validation: Re-test and validate implemented engineering fixes to confirm problem resolution.
  
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Design, Quality, Supplier, and Manufacturing teams to support field issue investigations and corrective actions.
  
• Team Leadership & Safety: Manage test engineers, technicians, test riders/drivers, and third-party testing agencies while maintaining strict safety standards.
  
• Reporting: Track project timelines, budget, and manpower, delivering progress reports to senior leadership.
  

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Education: Engineering Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering.
  
• Experience: 8-12 years of hands-on experience in 2-Wheeler / Automotive / EV durability testing and validation.
  
• Domain Knowledge: Strong technical knowledge of vehicle systems, durability testing methodologies, and test track protocols.
  
• Software & Tool Exposure:
  
• Data Acquisition Tools: Influx, Vector, etc.
  
• Defect Tracking Systems: FRACAS or equivalent.
  
• PLM/CAD Exposure: Teamcenter or standard CAD/PLM tools.
  
• Productivity: Google Suite.
  
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, team management, problem-solving, and communication skills.