EX_CV_Vehicle Rolling Chassis_Suspension Systems

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Job Title

Asst Manager/Manager: Suspension System : 3Wh/4Wh

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Reporting

Functional reporting to        :  GROUP LEADER –TL :  Rolling Chassis System - CV

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Background

i) Educational Qualification

Essential :

• B.E / B.Tech Mechanical
• Minimum 70 % marks or equivalent CGPA.

Desirable:

• Training / Project related to Design of Automobile Suspensions, Vehicle Dynamics, GD&T

ii) Experience

Minimum:  4 Year(s)

Maximum:  8 Year(s)

iii) Age Limit

Minimum:  26 Year(s)

Maximum:  32 Year(s)

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Job Role & Responsibilities

Role:

To design and evaluate Suspension Mechanism, ride & handling aspects and its aggregates like suspension arms/links, Springs, Dampers, Strut, mounts, Bushes, ball joint for 3 / 4 Wheelers. Understanding of vehicle architecture, layout.

• Basic engg. calculations for all above components and system.
• Hands on exp to find out suspension hard points and optimising layout.
• Define component level DVP by calculating the forces and moments on component by interpreting data from ADAMS, vehicle level tests.
• 3D Modelling & 2D Drafting.
• Understand, apply, built in design for field service aspects and provide design support for field service.
• Consider cost elements, aspects in design parameters , specifications. Design optimisation.
• Interfacing with design, validation, CAE, manufacturing, development and service teams.
• Failure analysis, make / review simulation plans, c/m validation plans
• Reporting, Review, presentation skills.
• Complete design activities in line with project Schedules / development plans

Responsibilities:

• Design of Parts and Components in Suspension System ensuring part & tool manufacturability.
• Release of Designs (3D and/or 2D) for development.
• Evaluation of Designed Parts & Systems, and taking counter measures as necessary based on

• Virtual validation, manufacturability and assembly, serviceability feedback.

• Ride & Handling simulations.
• Physical validation feedback
• Timely action based on customer (Internal & External) feedback.
• Ownership of design to fulfil requirements of product and all next customers, stake holders

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Competency Requirements

Technical/ Functional:

• Sound engineering base, particularly for design, materials, processes, theory of machines, metallurgy, modern mfg processes.
• Good foundation in Mechanics, Machine elements ,Strength of Materials
• Understanding of relevant manufacturing processes like Sheet Metal forming, fabrication, Casting , Forging, machining.
• Exposure to metrology and capable of basic measurements.
• Basic knowledge of metallurgy.

Behavioral

• Initiative, Desire to Learn

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work in a team

Specific expertise required for functional area :

• Unigraphics : Modeling and Assembly modules (CRITICAL)
• Understanding of GD&T principles, process capabilities, ADAMS
• Exposure to relevant design standards. (IS, JIS, JASO, DIN, ISO)
• DFMEA, FTA , why why analysis

Administrative

• Documentation, making and maintaining reports, data, documents, information

Analytical

• Data analysis skills
• Basic statistical skills
• Understanding, interpreting, summarising reports