Design Validation Engineer- Suspension

Function

Quality

Pay Band

E4 to M2

Role

Domain expertise in Suspension ( Cushions / Forks / BFT/ Wheel brakes )
Enhance Design Failure Mode and Effects analysis (DFMEA) focus for Chassis (Sub System - Suspension)
Ability to read and interpret both 2D and 3D drawings, Understand targets relative to competition / base models and ensure (SOR) capturing & implementing these targets.
Suspension & wheel Systems: Design, manufacturing feasibility (casting/forging), and validation of wheel assemblies and interface systems.
Knowledge of Damping Systems , Fluid Dynamics , Spring Rate & Preload conditions , knowledge of Testing, Simulation, and validation thru CAE / FEA
Knowledge of CEN, ASTM, and specific industry standards to validate durability, fatigue resistance, and functional reliability.
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) focus in Chassis components - Gaps / Layout
Involvement in new model design issues resolution and the need for deeper data analysis on warranty failures, Vehicle Integration & vehicle Evaluation & Quality checks.
Verification of LL / Past failures / DFMEA's / PTS tracking monitoring - Closure of all issues at key milestones.

A purpose driven role for you

Elevate Quality Assurance for suspension, cushion, and fork systems within the Design Quality department by playing a key role in validating these systems in new model development. Driving design robustness by embedding insights from historical market data, warranty analysis, and established failure mode best practices. Orchestrating New Product Activities for suspension vis a vis wheel brake/ Chassis system while ensuring rigorous DFM/DFA/DFS integration.

A Day in the life

1. Advanced DFMEA & Risk Management: Spearhead DFMEA discussions for innovative, new-technology components, leveraging cross-functional historical failure data and "lessons learned" to mitigate risks. Actively influence the design of proprietary parts by proactively identifying and sharing potential failure modes (FM) with suppliers to ensure design maturity.
2. Cross-Functional Design Influence: Act as a technical authority to bridge the gap between design, CIT, and Quality teams. Actively influence product robustness by driving evidence-based design changes across the Cross-Functional Team (CFT), resolving complex technical conflicts, and ensuring quality gates are met during the product development lifecycle.
3. Proactive Market & Reliability Prediction: Conduct deep-dive studies into design parameters and field performance data to anticipate potential market concerns before they arise. Formulate robust validation strategies and performance benchmarks based on these predictive models, ensuring high reliability and long-term durability in challenging real-world conditions and benchmarking models
4. Alignment of internal & external stakeholders for:
a) Design trials, Events, Feasibility studies, Simulation, Base Model issue resolution
b) Liaise jointly with teams during development/ PP1 testing
c) Assembly Trials, DFMEA & Common part issue resolution
d) Base Model issue resolution, Market Issue resolution, Warranty analysis
e) Proposals/ discussion/ costing
f) Part and process development, TFC/ Parts Trials
Discussion / verification / proposals / trials

Academic Qualification & Experience

B.Tech Mechanical with Minimum 8 years of experience in part development in automobile industry with good Technical / Hands-on experience on vehicle level testing w.r.t Failure diagnosis wrt Failure diagnosis

Technical Skills/Knowledge

DFMEA AIAG-VDA, APQP, DFMEA, QC tools
Product & Process expertise
2-wheeler sub-systems
New Product Development, Project planning
Problem Solving and Defect analysis
Drawing Study ,GD&T
Auditing

Behavioural Skills

Strong interpersonal skills
Effective communication skills
Assertiveness
Critical thinking & intellectual capabilities to analyse problems
Strategic orientation and generating workable solutions in line with objectives

What will it be like to work for Hero

As the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for the last 25 years, Hero is where you will get to work with the brightest innovators, passionate about being the best in what they do. You will become a part of India’s proudest legacy, a brand that is celebrated by 130 million Indians and is now taking over the world with its manufacturing superpower.

If you are someone who dreams big and goes after their dreams with absolute conviction, Hero is your place to be. At Hero, we are building a cutting-edge future of mobility, pushing frontiers of innovation and aiming for the very best. Choose to be with the best, choose to be your best.

About Hero

Hero MotoCorp, headquartered in New Delhi, India, is the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for 25 consecutive years with ~$5 billion revenue. The Company's global footprint spans 52 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, Central and Latin America with a customer base of over 130 million. The Company operates eight manufacturing facilities - six in India and one each in Colombia and Bangladesh- along with two Research and Development centres: Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT) in India and Tech Centre Germany (TCG).
Hero MotoCorp is driving the transition to electric mobility through VIDA, powered by Hero.

Strategic alliances with Harley-Davidson and Zero Motorcycles support the design and development of premium and electric motorcycles, respectively. Further demonstrating its commitment to the EV future, the Company has made strategic investments in two- and three-wheeler EV manufacturers, Ather Energy and Euler Motors. Hero MotoCorp is the only Indian two-wheeler manufacturer listed on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (D/SI).

Hero MotoCorp's Executive Chairman, Dr. Pawan Munjal, was named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate List of the 100 most influential leaders driving business climate action.

Beyond mobility, Hero MotoCorp is a major global promoter of sports, including golf, football, field hockey, and cricket. Hero MotoSports Team Rally is India's flag bearer in global rally racing.