Steering System Designer

Role & responsibilities

• Lead steering system design and development for small L7e-category vehicles.
• Develop and optimize steering system architecture, layouts, and components.
• Design and develop rack-and-pinion steering systems.
• Perform steering kinematic and articulation studies.
• Support steering component selection, sizing, packaging, and integration.
• Prepare and review 2D drawings and 3D models using CATIA V5.
• Apply GD&T standards (ASME Y14.5M / ISO) for engineering drawings.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including CAE, testing, manufacturing, and vehicle engineering.
• Support homologation, validation, DVP, and testing activities.
• Ensure design compliance with performance, quality, durability, and vehicle-level requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, problem-solving, and engineering change activities.

Preferred candidate profile

• 68 years of experience in automotive steering system design and development.
• Candidates with complete 2W / 3W steering system development program experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of steering architecture, steering layouts, rack & pinion, kinematics, and articulation.
• Experience with CATIA V5 is mandatory.
• Good knowledge of GD&T ASME Y14.5M / ISO standards.
• Knowledge of steering homologation and automotive product development processes.
• Basic understanding of FEA, DVP, testing, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong design review, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Candidates from Piaggio India, Atul Auto, Tata Motors, Mahindra MRV, Tata Technologies, FEV India, or similar automotive organizations preferred.