R&D Manager

Job Description:

We are seeking a R&D Engineer to join our dynamic R&D team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing suspension systems for our vehicles, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and ride quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop suspension systems (e.g., independent, multi-link, leaf spring).
• Perform analysis and simulations (static, dynamic, and fatigue).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, testing, and quality).
• Use CAD/CAE tools like CATIA, SolidWorks, ANSYS, preferably SOLIDWORKS.
• Validate designs through prototype testing.
• Optimize designs for cost and weight without compromising performance.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of suspension dynamics and vehicle handling.
• Experience with FEA and simulation tools.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, SAE).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

New Product Development:

• Meeting with Management team to discuss product ideas
• Conducting market research and evaluating similar products and their functions
• Preparing Design projects and specification sheets
• Collaborating on Engineering teams on product Feasibility
• Redesigning existing products to enhance functionality or reduce costs

Prototyping & testing:

• Plan and oversee the production of prototypes
• Conduct suitable tests for product validity and reliability
• Conduct static and dynamic analysis of products .

Product Launching:

• Prepare all launch documents and licenses for the products
• Educate the manufacturing team for production of new design
• Educate the sales team for product specifications features & benefits

Design Validation:

• Verify all drafted designs via engineering calculations
• Confirm equipment suitability for given design conditions and material of construction as per suitable engineering Codes
• Ensure that designs are modified and revised to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems
• Coordinate with and consult with production to resolve design or other problems.

BOM Creation:

• Prepare BOM for the drawings
• Ensure that quantity and quality of each design component is accurately estimated to prepare Bill of Material (BOM) for procurement planning