L2 - Transmission Design - Powertrain

Job Description: Manager Transmission Design. (Powertrain Transmission / Drivetrain Mechanical.)

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Automotive R&D professional with 8 to 12 years of industry expertise to lead Drivetrain design roles. As an Automotive R&D (Manager Transmission Design), you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, designing cutting-edge solutions, and enhancing the performance of our automotive ICE products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, design, and develop new technologies.

Roles:

1. Highly motivated and inspiring personality who will Lead and manage the Drivetrain functions for 2 and 3 Wheelers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluation.


2. Define and oversee the development of new automotive technologies, ensuring alignment with company goals and industry trends.


3. Collaborate with engineering, design, and production teams to translate innovative ideas into feasible prototypes and products.


4. Conduct thorough research and analysis to identify potential improvements in vehicle performance, safety, efficiency.


5. Stay updated with emerging trends, breakthroughs, and advancements in the automotive industry, incorporating relevant findings into R&D efforts.


6. Lead the documentation of design specifications, Design releases and testing results for internal reference and potential patent applications.

Qualifications:

Minimum 8 years of experience in Automotive R&D, with a proven track record of leading a team who has delivered transmission design from concept to the successful implementation, along with the experience of handling various field issues to meet the customer requirements.

Prerequisites:

1. Strong knowledge of Automotive Drivetrain systems and Mechanical components, and emerging technologies.


2. Proficiency in using Romax software with Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience, knowledge of other simulation tools as Kisssoft, ADAMS, ANSYS.


3. Extensive experience in designing transmission components as Gears, Shafts, Bearings, Differential sizing, Driveshafts, Axle, Clutch, Gearbox NVH and shifting components and validating the same.


4. Transmission calculation as Tractive effort diagram, Gear ratios selection for vehicle level requirements.


5. Know-how of transmission components material and manufacturing process selection and quality standards.


6. Knowledge of Gear shifting, linkage mechanism, reflected inertia calculation. Experienced in clutch size selection and clutch release mechanism. AMT gearbox experience will be an added advantage.


7. Drivetrain layout, resolving integration related issue and strong understanding of DFM, DFA, DFS. Coordination with different stakeholders.


8. Component wise evaluation procedures, methods, test equipment’s and interpreting results of Gearbox endurance test, clutch and shifting components durability, gearbox noise testing, differential and axles.


9. Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a multidisciplinary team.


10. Effective communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


11. Technical documentation writeup as DFMEA, DRBFM, Testing Standards, Validation reports. Know-how of product development processes as DoE, VA/VE.


12. Proven problem-solving abilities and a creative mindset for innovative solutions.


13. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously.