AM/DM - Crash Development

As a Crash Test Engineer at Maruti Suzuki India Limited, your primary responsibility will be to plan, conduct, and analyze vehicle crash tests. Your role is crucial in ensuring that our vehicles meet and exceed safety standards, contributing to the development of safer cars for our customers. By implementing rigorous testing procedures and continuous improvement strategies, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the safety features of our vehicles. Your key responsibilities will include designing and executing crash test programs to evaluate vehicle safety features and systems. Collaborating with design and development teams to incorporate safety requirements into vehicle designs will be essential. You will set up and conduct various crash tests, such as frontal, side, rear, and rollover tests, in alignment with industry standards and regulations. Analyzing crash test data using high-speed data acquisition systems and video analysis tools will enable you to assess vehicle performance and safety components effectively. Furthermore, you will be required to prepare detailed crash test reports, provide recommendations for design improvements, and work closely with suppliers to develop and validate new safety features and equipment. Staying updated with global safety regulations and industry best practices, collaborating with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance, and supporting the development of computational models for crash simulations are integral aspects of this role. Additionally, participating in post-crash analysis and vehicle teardowns to study the effects of crashes on vehicle structures and contributing to the enhancement of test procedures and methodologies will be part of your responsibilities. To qualify for this position, you should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience in automotive design/evaluation or a related field, along with a strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, crashworthiness, and occupant protection systems, is required. Proficiency in data analysis and crash simulation software, excellent critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment are essential. Effective written and verbal communication skills, flexibility to work odd hours for conducting crash tests, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in high-energy test environments are also important aspects of this role. Preferred skills for this position include experience with high-speed cameras and data acquisition systems, familiarity with industry standards such as NCAP, FMVSS, and Euro NCAP, knowledge of vehicle repair and reconstruction post-crash tests, and certification in crash test dummy instrumentation and calibration. The role may involve working in a combination of office settings and high-energy test environments, with occasional travel required for conferences, training, or collaboration with external testing facilities.,