Walk-in || Design Engineer Body & Chassis

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Engineering, Design & Development of Pedal Systems (Brake, Clutch, Accelerator), Jack & Tool Kits, and Skid Plates for current & new programs.
• Design and development of pedal box assemblies, including pedal structure, kinematics, mounting interfaces, and integration with brake booster, master cylinder, and clutch systems. • Development of accelerator pedal modules (mechanical/electronic), ensuring functional performance, durability, and customer feel targets. • Design & validation of vehicle jack systems and onboard toolkits (jack, wheel wrench, accessories), ensuring compliance with safety, usability, and regulatory requirements.
• Development of underbody protection systems (Skid Plates) considering impact resistance, durability, corrosion protection, and vehicle integration.
• Define system requirements, load cases, and performance targets as per vehicle functional objectives.
• Prepare Requirement Matrix, RFQ, and Technical Specifications, and lead supplier sourcing and evaluation. • Conduct technical reviews with suppliers, finalize DVP&R, and ensure on-time development deliverables.
• Lead supplier development activities including tooling, fixtures, gauges, process validation, and PPAP approval.
• Work closely with suppliers on process capability, error proofing, control plans, and PFMEA.
• Ensure compliance with homologation, safety, and regulatory requirements (India and export markets).
• Support vehicle builds (Prototype, Pilot, Production) and resolve build issues in coordination with plant teams. • Ensure design for manufacturability, assembly, serviceability, cost, and weight optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including CAE, Testing, Materials, Packaging, Vehicle Integration, and Supplier Quality. • Address component, subsystem, and vehicle field/warranty issues through structured root cause analysis. • Follow standard product development processes, ensuring timely closure of program milestones and quality gates.

Essential :

3 to 6 years of experience with automotive OEM or equivalent in: • Pedal Systems (Brake, Clutch, Accelerator) • Jack & onboard tool systems • Underbody / Skid plate components .

In-depth experience in:

• Product development process, supplier evaluation, technical reviews • DFMEA, DVP&R, Control Plan, PFMEA, PPAP • Root cause analysis (development and field issues)

Strong knowledge of:

• Pedal ergonomics, force characteristics, and kinematics • Structural design, fatigue, stiffness, NVH • Safety and regulatory requirements for jack and tool systems • Materials and manufacturing processes (sheet metal, casting, forging, plastics)

Hands-on experience with:

• CATIA / UG NX / Teamcenter • GD&T and tolerance stack-up
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience :

• Vehicle assembly process knowledge • Experience in pedal system integration with braking & powertrain systems • Knowledge of tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes • Exposure to global vehicle development programs