Principal Engineer - NVH
Mahindra Group · Posted Oct 22
Automotive, farm equipment, information technology, financial services, and hospitality services
Chennai, Chennai-MRV-AD, INFull-timeOnsiteLead/Staff12–15 years₹35.0L–₹50.0L yearly26 applicants
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About the role
The role sits within Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd's vehicle NVH function in Chennai, responsible for Noise, Vibration, and Harshness development across vehicle, system, and component levels. The team sets NVH targets, benchmarks against competitors, and optimizes body-borne noise, vibration transmission, mounts, and sound packaging across BIW, chassis, suspension, and drivetrain systems. This Principal Engineer position leads cross-functional NVH development teams through physical prototype testing and iteration, manages risk assessments, and builds new NVH processes and team capabilities.
What you will do
- Developing, reviewing, and tracking test plans for physical prototype NVH performance evaluations.
- Guiding the vehicle NVH development team in delivering superior NVH outcomes across multiple vehicle systems including BIW, sound packaging, chassis engineering, suspension, seals, mounts, seats, and steering systems.
- Managing NVH risk assessments proactively and implementing solutions to mitigate performance issues within weight and cost constraints.
- Fostering innovation by developing new NVH processes and leveraging emerging technologies to continuously improve vehicle acoustic and vibration quality.
- Coaching team members to operationalize NVH strategies effectively and align subjective jury trials with corporate NVH targets.
- Resource planning to address current and future NVH technology needs, ensuring the team possesses cutting-edge capabilities.
- This position also entails active collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate NVH considerations early in the design and manufacturing processes, promoting a systemic approach to creating vehicles that excel in comfort and refinement.
Skills used in this role
NVHTestLabMüller-BBMASQPCATPASound Power MeasurementTransfer Path AnalysisStructural OptimizationBody-in-White (BIW)PowertrainDrivelineChassisSuspensionMaterials EngineeringDynamic AnalysisManufacturing ProcessesBenchmarkingProject ManagementProblem SolvingCommunication
What the employer is looking for
- Applicants should have 12 to 15 years of immersive experience in vehicle NVH development within the automotive industry, demonstrating a proven track record of delivering NVH performance targets in physical prototype stages and production vehicles.
- Expertise in vehicle NVH simulation and analysis, including advanced use of tools such as TestLab, muller-BBM, and proficiency in statistical techniques like ASQ, PCA, TPA, and sound power measurement.
- Deep understanding of system-level NVH attributes across powertrain, driveline, chassis, suspension, mounts, seats, steering, body-in-white (BIW), and sound packages, focusing on refinement and optimization through development and benchmarking phases.
- Familiarity with the latest technologies influencing NVH, including materials engineering, dynamic analysis, and manufacturing process impacts on noise and vibration characteristics.
- Proven ability to convert NVH analysis into actionable design countermeasures, working closely with design and manufacturing teams.
- Experience in leading NVH development teams, coaching multidisciplinary groups, and managing complex project deliverables under tight timelines.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach are necessary to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders, including engineering, testing, and product management teams.
- Applicants must hold a Master of Technology (M.Tech) or Master of Engineering (M.E.) degree in Mechanical Engineering or Design Engineering, or an equivalent qualification recognized within the automotive engineering domain.
- Academic credentials should reflect strong foundations in mechanical systems, vehicle dynamics, acoustics, and structural analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, dynamic automotive development environment.
- Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and decision-making under pressure to meet project timelines.
- Proactive approach to learning and implementing emerging NVH technologies and industry best practices.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the capability to document and present technical information clearly across all levels of the organisation.
- Commitment to adhering to company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards throughout the development process.
- No travel requirements, facilitating a consistent presence within the Chennai NVH department for close team collaboration.
Preferred qualifications
- The ideal candidate will come from the automotive industry, with extensive experience in vehicle development environments focused on noise, vibration, and harshness performance.
- Exposure to leading automotive manufacturers and suppliers specializing in NVH solutions will be advantageous.
- Backgrounds in automotive engineering, powertrain and chassis development, and vehicle refinement are highly valued.
- Additional certifications or training in NVH methodologies, simulation software, or project management will be considered beneficial.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Mahindra Group
The Mahindra Group is a multinational conglomerate federation of companies with a presence across more than 20 industries globally. The group holds leadership positions in utility vehicles, farm equipment, information technology, and financial services. Driven by its core purpose to enable people to Rise, Mahindra operates across over 100 countries.
- Industry
- Conglomerate
- Company size
- 327000+ employees
- Founded
- 1945-10-02
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Funding stage
- Public Company
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AM
Anand Mahindra
Chairman
AS
Anish Shah
Group CEO & Managing Director
AB
Amarjyoti Barua
Group Chief Financial Officer
MK
Mohit Kapoor
Group Chief Technology Officer
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