Senior Engineer - Drive Away Chassis
Mahindra Group · Posted Oct 17
Automotive, farm equipment, information technology, financial services, and hospitality services
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About the role
This role sits within Mahindra Group's chassis engineering function, focused on vehicle dynamics systems and subsystem design for automotive product development. The work covers engineering calculations, component sizing, benchmarking, DVP and DFMEA documentation, CAE coordination, and supplier drawing reviews. The Senior Engineer will lead durability validation, root cause analysis, cost and weight optimization, and cross-functional development from concept through production.
What you will do
- Perform system design calculations and engineering analysis for vehicle dynamics systems.
- Develop and optimize vehicle subsystem designs to meet performance, durability, and safety requirements.
- Carry out fastener selection, sizing, and validation calculations.
- Conduct benchmarking studies and cascade system-level targets into component-level design requirements.
- Prepare and maintain Design Verification Plans (DVP) and Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) documents.
- Coordinate with CAE teams for design optimization, simulation activities, and test-correlation studies.
- Review and approve supplier and in-house engineering drawings in compliance with design standards.
- Drive technical reviews and manufacturing feasibility assessments with suppliers to ensure robust product development.
- Collaborate with Material Management teams to facilitate timely development and procurement of components.
- Develop rig test plans and DVPs to validate durability, reliability, and performance requirements.
- Lead root cause analysis and resolution of development-stage and field-related product concerns.
- Identify and implement cost reduction and weight optimization initiatives without compromising product performance and quality.
- Prepare and analyze tolerance stack-up studies to ensure fit, form, function, and manufacturability of assemblies.
- Support cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept to production implementation.
- Ensure compliance with engineering standards, quality requirements, and customer expectations during product development.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 6-8 years’ experience in Automotive Industry
Preferred qualifications
- B.E / B. Tech Electrical and Electronics engineering; MS/MTech is added advantage
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
Leadership
Chairman
Group CEO & Managing Director
Group Chief Financial Officer
Group Chief Technology Officer
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