Design Validation Engineer- Wheels and Brake

Function

Quality

Pay Band

E4 to M2

Role

Domain expertise in Wheel, brake, Drive chains, Wheel /Suspension Systems: Design, manufacturing feasibility (casting/forging), and validation of wheel assemblies and interface systems.
Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) focus for Body/Chassis subsystems.
Execute comprehensive checks and failure for Wheel brake & chains.
Develop vehicle evaluation expertise (by self-riding) within the DQ team.
Verification of LL / Past failures / DFMEA's / PTS tracking monitoring - Closure of all issues at key milestones
Involvement in new model design issues resolution and the need for deeper data analysis on warranty failures,
Involvement in market surveys & resolution in new models.

A purpose driven role for you

Enhance Wheels and Brakes Quality Assurance capabilities within Design Quality by leading & validating of these systems in new model and support in MP. Drives design robustness by integrating insights from historical market data, warranty analysis, and established failure mode best practices, while orchestrating New Product Activities for wheel/brake systems / Chassis with rigorous DFM/DFA/DFS integration.

A Day in the life

1. Spearheading comprehensive DFMEA discussions for new technological components, leveraging historical failure data and cross-functional expertise to establish robust failure mode for proprietary parts/ in-house parts
2. Proactively liaising with design teams to drive product robustness, acting as a critical influencer to implement positive design changes across the Center for Innovation and Technology (CIT), Quality departments, and broader Cross-Functional Teams (CFT).
3. Conducting rigorous analysis of design parameters to predict potential market concerns, proactively defining evaluation criteria to ensure long-term product robustness and reliability.
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.