Design Release Engineer - Chassis System Pune, Chennai · FULL_TIME · HYBRID
About the Role We are seeking an experienced Chassis Design & Release Engineer to lead the design, development, validation, and release of chassis systems. The role involves end-to-end product development, supplier coordination, and quality improvement activities in an automotive OEM/Tier-1 environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics, durability, NVH, suspension kinematics, and automotive product development processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, validation, and release of Chassis systems and components for current and future vehicle programs.
- Own engineering activities for one or more chassis domains including Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels & Tires, Pedal Systems, and Chassis Accessories.
- Perform component design, CAD development, packaging studies, tolerance analysis, and BOM/PLM management.
- Define system requirements, performance targets, durability objectives, and development plans to meet vehicle quality, cost, weight, and timing targets.
- Manage end-to-end product development activities including requirement definition, supplier selection, technical reviews, design validation, testing, and engineering change management.
- Develop and maintain DFMEA, DVP&R, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP documentation, and support product validation activities.
- Support vehicle dynamics, suspension kinematics, wheel alignment, durability, fatigue, NVH, handling, stiffness, and homologation requirements.
- Coordinate with suppliers on design reviews, tooling, manufacturing feasibility, process validation, quality improvements, and production readiness.
- Investigate and resolve design, manufacturing, assembly, field quality, and warranty issues using structured root cause analysis methodologies.
Requirements
- Possess a B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech in Automotive/Mechanical/Production Engg.
- Have 6–8 years of experience in automotive OEM or Tier-1 product development within Chassis systems and components.
- Have experience in one or more areas such as Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels & Tires, Pedal Systems, Mounts & Bushings, Corner Modules, or Chassis Accessories.
- Have hands-on experience with CATIA/NX, Teamcenter/PLM, BOM management, supplier coordination, and product development processes.
- Have a strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, suspension kinematics, wheel alignment, durability, fatigue, NVH, handling, stiffness, and chassis system integration.
- Have knowledge of DFMEA, DVP&R, PFMEA, PPAP, root cause analysis, manufacturing processes, and validation methodologies.
- Possess strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work in an automotive OEM/Tier-1 environment
- Collaborative cross-functional teams including CAE, Testing, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Supplier Quality, Vehicle Integration, and Program Management
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Support for innovation, benchmarking, and supplier development initiatives
