Chassis Structural Engineer
Ather Energy · Posted Sep 28
Electric scooters, battery packs, connected software, and charging infrastructure services
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About the role
The Vehicle Engineering - Chassis team at Ather Energy is responsible for the design and development of critical structural systems and components that define the vehicle's integrity and performance. The work spans electric scooter chassis structures such as frames, swing arms, handlebar and stands. This role leads the development of these structural parts, managing end-to-end delivery against quality, cost, and timing benchmarks through cross-functional collaboration.
What you will do
- Design and develop primary structural systems including the frame, swing arm, side stand, main stand, footrests, grab handle, wheels and handlebar.
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of parts while ensuring strict adherence to quality standards, cost targets, and project timelines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Simulations, Program, Production, and Manufacturing Engineering for seamless part development.
- Establish comprehensive Simulation and Testing Design Verification Plans (DVPs) in coordination with respective departments.
- Analyze testing and simulation results to drive continuous design improvements and structural optimizations.
- Formulate Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) aligned with DVPs to identify and mitigate technical risks.
- Oversee the Engineering Bill of Materials (BOM) and maintain accurate documentation for all structural components.
- Create and update Design Standard documents while documenting lessons learned to enhance the organizational knowledge base.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or an equivalent degree.
- 2 - 5 years of experience in automotive structures design and development.
- Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and assembly philosophies including DFA, DFM, DFS, and DFR.
- Technical expertise in utilizing CAD tools such as Solidworks or NX for complex structural design.
- Application of GD&T, stack-up analysis, and tolerance and fit analysis to ensure engineering precision.
- Execution of DFMEA methodologies to identify potential failure modes during product development.
Preferred qualifications
- Integration of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) principles within the product development lifecycle.
- Selection and application of diverse engineering materials based on structural requirements.
- Analysis of structural interactions with integrated vehicle sub-systems.
- Management of engineering projects involving 2 to 4 distinct structural systems.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Ather Energy
Ather Energy is an Indian electric vehicle manufacturer specializing in the design, development, and production of smart electric scooters, battery packs, and charging infrastructure. Operating on a vertically integrated, software-defined business model, the company delivers connected urban mobility solutions across India. Key offerings include the popular Ather 450 series and the family-focused Ather Rizta.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Company size
- 1982 employees
- Founded
- 2013-10-21
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $635M raised
- 2026-07-21Post IPO$135M
- 2022-09-01Series E$128M
- 2021-05-01Series D$35M
Leadership
Co-Founder & CEO
Co-Founder & CTO
Recent coverage
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