Sr. Manager - Suspension, Wheels & Tyres (Body & Chassis)

You will be responsible for evaluating Motorcycle & Scooter Vehicle Dynamics through technical calculations and simulations. This will involve benchmarking wheels, suspension, and tires to derive specifications and targets for new products, informed by House of Quality (HOQ) and customer studies. Your role will include evaluating and finalizing suspension specifications such as spring stiffness and damping through calculations, simulations, and layout verification to meet the Target Ride Comfort. In addition, you will design and optimize wheel geometries, bearings, and other parts, including material selection and manufacturing processes for durability, performance, and aesthetics. You will calculate tire specifications, communicate with suppliers, coordinate with the testing team, and finalize the specifications. Collaboration with the Simulation (FEA) & MBD (Vehicle Dynamics) Team will be required to evaluate designs for stress, strain, fatigue, and modal analysis to meet Quality, Cost, and Delivery Targets. Furthermore, you will be involved in developing new concepts and technologies aimed at weight and cost reduction. Creating Design Guidelines, Master DFMEA, DFA, DFM, POT & DVP documents will be part of your responsibilities. You will prepare should cost sheets, discuss them with sourcing & suppliers, and prepare technical documentation, design reports, and presentations for internal reviews and external stakeholders. Analyzing test data to validate design assumptions, conducting root cause analysis for field failures or customer complaints, and developing and executing comprehensive Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) will also be within your scope of work. Innovation and filing Indian Patents for new concepts and technologies, conducting white space analysis, and managing new product development, existing product enhancements, VA-VE projects, customer complaint resolution, and technology initiatives concurrently are key aspects of this role. Moreover, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, engage with external suppliers and partners, and stay updated on the latest industry trends, technologies, materials, and regulations in the global and Indian two-wheeler market. Ensuring compliance with relevant Indian and international automotive regulations and safety standards, implementing DFMEA and DFM processes, and supporting the proto team with concept 3D models complete the range of responsibilities. To be successful in this role, you must be an expert in CAD Software, specifically UG-Nx & Pro-E, and have knowledge of PLM tools such as Team Center, SAP, and Windchill. Experience in considering Design for Manufacturing (DFM) of various parts, a Mechanical Engineering degree, and 5 to 10 years of experience in Design & Development of Suspension, Wheels & Tyres are essential. Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, excellent communication, time & work management, teamwork skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing high-quality results are critical competencies required for this position.,