Lead Engineer - SSI

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

As a Lead Engineer in Safety Systems Integration, you will lead the development and packaging of restraint systems within the vehicle's environment, ensuring optimal safety performance. Your role includes conducting airbag zone studies to delineate coverage areas such as CAB, SAB, and KAB, which are critical to passenger protection strategies.

You will perform thorough interface studies to identify and resolve potential issues between various vehicle systems, preparing interface sign-off documentation and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including BIW, trims, and electrical departments.

Utilising advanced CAD skills, particularly with CatiaV5 R21, you will design and draft components, contributing to both concept generation and detailed design stages.

You will manage supplier relationships, overseeing the development activities of restraint systems and ensuring that Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&R) are rigorously followed and documented.

Your responsibilities extend to defining pedestrian impact and seat belt anchorage zones with precision on vehicle CAD models, and generating essential deliverables such as Bill of Materials, part numbering, and engineering drawings required for homology and release processes.

You will oversee the design release workflow within Teamcenter, complete with gateways and clearance documents like lessons learned and design reviews.

Further, you will plan and facilitate Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA), design reviews, and develop and maintain DVPs. Ensuring the resolution of concerns relating to restraint systems, you will address issues arising during line build and prototype build phases.

A proactive focus on weight and cost reduction initiatives, as well as warranty issue resolution, will be integral to enhancing product competitiveness and reliability. Analyzing crash test data and assessing the performance of restraint components will sharpen your contributions to safety advancements.

Experience

To be successful in this role, the candidate should possess:

• 6 to 8 years of solid experience in the automotive sector, with a demonstrated expertise in vehicle safety testing and restraint calibration techniques.
• Comprehensive understanding of vehicle-level Design Verification Plans (DVP) specifically tailored for safety performance development.
• Proficient knowledge of airbag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) calibration processes, including methodologies and application best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Catia V5 software suite for solid modelling, surfacing, complex assemblies, and detailed drafting deliverables.
• Competence in Teamcenter Engineering tools for product lifecycle management, ensuring seamless integration across development phases.
• Strong grasp of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles and tolerance stack-up analysis, facilitating precision engineering outcomes.

Industry Preferred

We strongly prefer candidates from the following industries:

• Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
• Tier 1 Suppliers known for their contributions to vehicle safety systems and innovations.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (BE-Mech/Auto || ME-Mech/Auto) from a recognised institution.
• A strong academic foundation complemented by practical experience in the automotive safety domain.

General Requirements

Candidates should meet the following general requirements:

• Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team (CFT), demonstrating strong collaboration skills.
• A keen willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical abilities, enabling effective problem solving and decision-making in complex scenarios.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, caste, race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender identity, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, educational background, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, citizenship status, ancestry, financial status, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.
We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our teams. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants.
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