Job Purpose:
To drive the design and development of suspension bushes for passenger vehicles tailored to customer requirements, ensuring technical excellence and timely project execution. The role focuses on effective customer communication through technical reviews, design discussions, validation activities, and drawing deliveries, fostering strong customer relationships and ensuring product performance and satisfaction, Motor Mounts, Suspension Mounts.
Key Responsibilities:
Design & Development
RFQ Phase (G1)
• Understanding SOR Requirement
• Receipt of 3D packaging data from customer
• SCT discussion for any missing data from customer,
• Concept design, CAE LD curve, durability, Eigen Modes, dynamic stiffness and co-relation, antivibration rubber parts:
• Prepare technical proposal and tech sheet along with supplier feasibility
• Organize and lead a meeting with customer for tech review
• Prepare MOM based on discussion and closing open points
Design & Development Phase (G2 & G3)
• Prepare Level 3 Plan on the basis of L2 plan.
• Fine tuning of Concept Design, bracket design, rubber design, using 3Dx software, FEA, DFMEA, using best practices, lesson learnt,
• Design casting brackets, sheet metal brackets, extrusion brackets and plastic parts.
• Should be able to prepare/ update standard drawing, DVP, design guidelines and design check sheets and guide team to apply them.
• Develop 3D models, drawings and specifications using CATIA / 3D Experience.
• Perform design calculations: static & dynamic stiffness, material selection, interference analysis for assemblies.
• Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA):
• Static stiffness analysis
• Bracket durability
• Modal analysis
• Break strength
• Prepare G2 document – Product Drawing, PQCL, SSCC characteristics, DVP, DFMEA, Functional Analysis.
• Review and approval of CAE Request, Test Request, Test Protocol, Moulding request.
• Approval of G2 from R&D Head 2
• Release CAD model for manufacturing
• Release BOP for manufacturing
• Request for Proto trial as per plan with internal teams such as Proto Team, Proto Purchase Team, Quality Team & Process Engineering Team
• Analysis of the results,
• If required request for one more trial / repeat the trial for successful results
• DVP execution (design verification plan)
• Prepare G3 documents
• Approval of G3 from R&D Head 2
• Hand over parts to Process Team & Quality Team
R&D Team Management
Define roles, responsibilities, KRAs & KPIs for all team members.
• Motivate and inspire teams through recognition, feedback, training and coaching.
• Ensure discipline, ethical practices, and a positive work culture.
• Promote teamwork on problem-solving, Kaizen, and 5S initiatives.
• Lead by example in safety, compliance, and quality standards.
• Set measurable targets for team for R&D vision.
• Monitor and review individual & team performance.
• Reward high performers and manage underperformance with coaching.
IMS/ QMS Implementation
• Implement the standards requirement in processes, procedures, as applicable, under -
• IATF -16949, ISO 14001 & ISO – 45001
• Maintain standardization in the documents, forms and formats to ensure uniformity. Participate in internal periodic system audits, work on audit observations, scope for improvements.
• Prepare documents, MIS for management review meetings and ensure compliance. Take corrective action for all NCs in specified timelines, if any.
• Follow SOPs, Quality Manuals and Policies applicable.
Health Safety
• Report unsafe conditions promptly to the Safety Officer.
• Avoid unsafe acts or shortcuts that risk operations or life.
• Actively engage in safety workshops, trainings, mock drills, and audits to strengthen the safety culture.
• Follow the Safety Policy.
Side Job Functions:
• Benchmarking of part in line with product development roadmap.
• Attending tool design review.
• Process Team – for process improvisation
• Follow up for BOPs / Process with Purchase and Process
• Production for warranty concern
• QA for spec review documents
• Self-development / upgradation / upskilling
Functional Competencies
• Expertise in engine mount design, rubber material properties, molding processes, and NVH principles.
• Knowledge of aluminum casting, plastics, and sheet metal components.
• Proficiency in DFMEA, APQP, and GD&T.
• Hands-on experience with 3Dx software.
• Understanding of vibration analysis and interpretation of results.
• Familiarity with FEA tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, and HyperMesh.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Awareness of ISO ,IATF standards & & awareness of 5 core tools.
Behavioral Competencies
• Communication Skills
• Inspires Trust & Collaboration
• Drive for Results
• Learning, Creativity & Innovation
• Customer Orientation (Internal & External)
• Advanced Communication Skills
• Builds Winning Teams
Authorities:
Decisions to be taken Independently:
• Concept Design Preparation
• G2, G3 Preparation
• Proto Plan Execution
• Improvement Initiative
• DVP plan execution
• Standard Drawing/ DVP preparation and update.
• Closure of open points from G2 and G3 review
Decisions to be taken with peers:
• Process & Design Changes
• Any standard changes based on product category.
• Reduce defective manufacturing
• Definition of product characteristics.
• Drawing reviews
• G2 & G3 preparation, check and review with teams
Decisions to be taken with Seniors:
• Concept Design Approval
• G2 & G3 Approval
• Any deviation to standard processes
• Approval of new manufacturing process
