Lead Engineer- Steering Column and Mechanical Gear (Passenger Car)

Role

Lead Engineer- Steering Column and Mechanical Gear (Passenger Car)

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About the UNIT/ Unit Overview

Digital Product Engineering

Location

Pune

Experience:

8-12

Number of openings

1

What awaits you/ Job Profile

• You will contribute to concept development CAD engineering packaging integration validation and industrialization of steering systems across global vehicle platforms.
• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models assemblies engineering drawings and release documentation for steering column systems and steering gear components.
• Support vehicle package studies steering architecture definition design optimization prototype builds vehicle validation and production implementation.
• Collaborate with Steering Systems Vehicle Dynamics Safety Body Suspension Brakes Manufacturing Testing Purchasing and Supplier Engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with steering performance safety durability NVH weight cost and manufacturing requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Support engineering change management and issue-resolution activities from concept through series production.

What should you bring along

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in automotive steering system design and development.
• Strong knowledge of passenger vehicle steering systems vehicle dynamics and chassis integration.
• Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers in steering product development.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in English additional German language skills are an advantage.

Must have technical skill

• Define steering system requirements architecture and subsystem specifications.
• Experience in steering gear steering column intermediate shaft tie rods steering knuckles and associated mounting systems.
• Lead steering system packaging kinematic analysis and vehicle integration activities.
• Support steering performance targets related to steering effort response feedback on-center feel and handling characteristics.
• Ensure compliance with vehicle safety regulatory and functional requirements.
• Lead concept generation feasibility studies design trade-off analysis and optimization activities.
• Develop detailed CAD models engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Support prototype development engineering builds and production implementation.
• Develop and integrate EPS systems including motors torque sensors control units and steering actuators.
• Support steering control strategy development and system calibration activities.
• Collaborate with software controls and functional safety teams.
• Support diagnostics fault management and system validation activities.
• Review supplier designs technical documentation and manufacturing feasibility.
• Drive cost optimization value engineering and supplier technical reviews.
• Coordinate with CAE Vehicle Dynamics Manufacturing Purchasing Quality Testing and Program Management teams.
• Ensure alignment of steering system development with vehicle performance timing cost and quality targets.
• Knowledge of steering wheel interfaces driver package requirements and ergonomic considerations.
• Experience with steering column adjustment mechanisms and locking systems.
• Understanding of steering column collapse strategies and crash energy management requirements.
• Support steering tuning and vehicle dynamics development activities.
• Experience in steering package development with suspension brakes wheels and tires.

Good to have Technical skills

• CATIA V5/V6 Part Design Assembly Design GSD and Drafting.
• Teamcenter ENOVIA or equivalent PLM systems.
• GD&T and Tolerance Stack-up Analysis.
• Steering System Kinematics and Compliance Analysis.
• DFMEA DVP methodologies.
• Knowledge of Electric Power Steering (EPS) systems and steering control strategies.
• Experience with Steering CAE and Multibody Simulation tools.
• Functional Safety (ISO 26262) awareness.
• Knowledge of Steering Cybersecurity requirements.
• Root Cause Analysis 8D Six Sigma and Problem-Solving tools.
• Experience in EV and Hybrid Vehicle steering system development.
• Knowledge of Autonomous Driving steering system interfaces.
• Supplier Management and Technical Coordination.
• Cost Optimization and Lightweight Design.
• Experience in global vehicle development programs.