Specialist (R&D)_CV Design_Steering Systems

Sr.

Job Title

Specialist: Steering System: 3Wh/4Wh

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Reporting

Functional reporting to      :  TEAM LEADER (L3) / GROUP LEADER (L2)

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Background

i) Educational Qualification

Essential:

• Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile.

Minimum 70 % marks in Engg. Design, Mechanics, SoM, ToM

Desirable:

Training / Project related to Design of Automobile Suspensions, Steering, Vehicle Dynamics, GD&T

ii) Experience

Minimum:  4 Year(s)

Maximum:  10 Year(s)

iii) Age Limit

Minimum:  24 Year(s)

Maximum:  30 Year(s)

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Job Role & Responsibilities

Role:

To design and evaluate Steering System, Steering mechanism and its aggregates like steering linkages, rack and pinion, tie tod, steering column, bushes, ball joint for 4 wheelers. Understanding of vehicle architecture, layout. (4Wh, 3Wh)

• Work out steering system hard points considering suspension hard points and optimise steering layout.


• Work out and should have knowhow of different steering systems like rack and pinion, centre-take off, bell crank.


• Workout designs like collapsible steering column, power steering system depending on project need.


• Work out and detailing of 3Wh steering column and fork design.


• 3D Modelling & 2D Drafting.


• Consider performance and durability aspects early in design. Review, evaluate, optimise design.


• Understand, apply, built in design for field service aspects and provide design support for field service.


• Consider cost elements and aspects in design parameters, specifications.

• Interfacing with design, validation, CAE, manufacturing, development and service teams.

• Selection of material.

Failure analysis, make / review simulation plans, c/m validation plans

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Competency Requirements

Technical/ Functional:

• Understanding of relevant manufacturing processes like forging, Casting, and machining.


• Exposure to metrology and capable of basic measurements.

Basic Knowledge, experience of manufacturing aspects, tooling, processes.

Behavioural

• Initiative, Desire to Learn

• Effective communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Specific expertise required for functional area:

• Unigraphics: Modelling and Assembly modules (CRITICAL)


• Good in GD&T principles, process capabilities


• Exposure to relevant design standards. (IS, JIS, JASO, DIN, ISO)


• DFMEA

FTA , Why-Why analysis

Administrative

Documentation, making and maintaining reports, data, documents, information

Analytical

• Data analysis skills


• Basic statistical skills

Understanding, interpreting, summarising reports