Overview

• Role: Design-Development Engineer - Chassis – Brake part design and development (J4U, P674)

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Engineering, Design & Development of Brake system tunable components. (Brake Booster, TMC, Caliper, Drum brake, Brake disc brake tubes, brake hoses, Parking brake, pedals) for current & new program.
• Verify Brake system sizing, Homologation, regulation requirements for India and other countries.
• Brake parts Design & Development: Develop requirement matrix, RFQ, technical review with supplier, Suppler evaluation, DVP&R finalization, lead development, supplier process review, error proofing, tooling and fixture/ gauges review, material sign off, PPAP.
• Supplier tech review for process development to suit vehicle assembly process. (Define & approve Assembly fixture, in process inspection method, error proofing of lines, review of control plan and PFMEA)
• Periodic review with supplier / SQE on continuous conformance.
• Plant technology and build support for Brake system deliverables: Support all engineering test & production builds by working with plant team.
• Follow FCA product development processes. Creating RFQ, develop durability and functional objectives for Suspension Components. Supplier readiness evaluation, Technical review, Tool development and time plan review to meet program deliverables for Parts availability, DV, PV tests.
• Work closely with SQE and supplier for resolving part development challenges, ensure timely KPIs are met for program quality gates.
• Understand vehicle/sub system functional objectives, inter dependencies and study the packaging, serviceability and cost implications.
• Address component, assembly & vehicle Field Early Warranty issues with quality & service team.

Working closely with cross functional teams like materials, CAE, testing, product center of competency, service, warranty and supplier quality

Qualifications

Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree in Engineering in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering.

Skills

Essential

• 4 to6 years of experience with automotive OEM or equivalent in Brake system design and development.
• In-depth experience on Brake product development process, supplier evaluation, tech review, DFMEA, DVP&R, control plan, PFMEA, PPAP.

• Root cause analysis (Proactive & reactive methods) for parts under development and field return/warranty.

• Knowledge of CATIA, UG NX/ Team Center.
• Brake system sizing, performance, homologation.
• Good understanding of functional science of Brakes system pats for fatigue, NVH and stiffness.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Skills

Preferred Experience

• Vehicle assembly process knowledge and system and component tooling and process experience.
• Process knowledge of casting, press parts, Injection molding and forging.

Experience

4 to6 years of experience with automotive OEM or equivalent in Brake system design and development