Design Engineer

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Job Description:

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Design Engineer – Drivetrain Structural Cast & Forged Components

Job Scope:

This Design Engineer position is required to contribute to regional and global engineering programs related to Drivetrain Structural Cast & Forged Components. Candidate is expected to Design, develop, build, and implement new component designs and/or technologies. Part families in this category include but are not limited to Structural Components like Brake Anchor, Piston Housings, Brake Reaction/Centre Plates, Cast Covers, Bearing Housings/Retainers, Brake/Clutch Pistons, etc. Scope of this role includes NPI, NTI, CPI, Design Maintenance and NSI (Support) for these component families. Candidate will be required to perform the duties of a Global Design Control Delegate for the above part families.

Job duties and Responsibilities

• Design, Develop and Maintain Axle / Transmission cast/forged components.
• Perform necessary Engineering Calculations to design a component using various tools not limited to FEA, Bolted Joint Analysis, Space Claim/Tool Access, GD&T and Tolerance Stack up, Force/Torque/Pressure Load Analysis, Seal Calculations, Spline Calculations, B1/B10 Life Calculations, Material Selection, Should-cost, etc to finetune the component design
• Functional Knowledge on Axle/Transmission Interfaces like Differential, Planetary Drives, Brakes, Clutch Pack, Cooling/Lubrication Lines, Torque Converter, Transfer Gear Groups and Pump Drive Groups
• Should have working knowledge of Foundry Operations, Solidification Analysis, Machining Techniques, DFA/DFM/DFS, etc
• Should have working knowledge on Part Development Activities like PPAP, APQP, Part Development Validation Plans, etc. Works with SDE to review and approve PPAPs for component
• Works with SDEs/Buyers and Supplier to complete CPPD and TFC before finalising New Designs and/or Changes
• Should have working knowledge on Siemens Teamcenter (PLM) activities for managing Drawing Changes and Release
• Should have working knowledge on DFMEA and DVP&R activities
• Expected to conduct Design Reviews with SMEs/Peers to validate new designs/changes
• Expected to run Cost/Benefit analysis to rationalise design changes and participate in cost roll-up/make-buy decisions for supporting purchasing activities
• Must have working knowledge on Metrology practices using various manual & automatic instruments not limited to CMM, Surface Testers, etc
• Must be an adept technical communicator who can work with process partners on a regular basis including but not limited to engaging with Platform teams, Modelling / Detailing teams, Purchasing Teams, Mfg Engrg and Factory Operations, etc to convey the Design Intent.
• Works with the above process partners to provide disposition to Engrg Part Deviations to support unhindered production and also to support Engrg queries from both Supplier and Customer
• Work on NPI/NTI projects, translate VOC to New Designs that meet/exceed customer expectations and Product Groups’ expectations on Life/Cost
• Work on CPI projects to address field failure issues by identifying design root causes and brainstorm design solutions that meet/exceed project goals
• Expected to participate in Sourcing Decisions along with Purchasing teams based on data & facts approach on quality history of current suppliers and KPI of proposed suppliers
• Expected to mentor/coach new Engineers on job duties and technical skills

Skill Descriptors

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

• Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
• Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
• Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
• Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
• Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
• Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours.

• Reviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching.
• Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience.
• Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position.
• Communicates well downward, upward, and outward.
• Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement.
• Maintains focus on the topic at hand.

Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

• Clarifies and handles multiple concurrent and diverse activities.
• Shifts focus among several efforts as required by changing priorities.
• Addresses potential conflicts that impact current delivery commitments.
• Works with or leads others to re-prioritize work and reschedule commitments as necessary.
• Responds to shifting priorities while maintaining progress of regularly scheduled work.
• Demonstrates an expectation that there will be ongoing shifts in demands and priorities.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

• Advises others on the assessment and provision of all technical solutions.
• Engages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve technical issues.
• Mentors others to enhance their technical competence and its application to achieve more effective technical solutions.
• Coaches others in promoting, defining, analysing, and providing superior technical solutions to business problems.
• Provides effective solutions to moderate technical challenges through strong technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.
• Assumes accountability for personal technical performance and holds others responsible for theirs.

Educational Background:

Requires an accredited Mechanical or Automobile Engineering Degree, with 6 plus years of relevant experience and have exhibited ability to work on complex design projects.

Required Experience/ Skills:

• Creo Parametric or equivalent parametric Modelling Software

• Creo Simulate or equivalent FEA Software
• Siemens Teamcenter or equivalent PLM Software
• Microsoft Office 365

Desired Experience/ Skills:

• Six Sigma Green/Black belt with good understanding & experience with DMAIC methodology of problem solving.
• Python, R, SQL for data analysis and modeling
• ML frameworks: scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch
• Time-series analysis and signal processing
• Data visualization tools: Power BI, Tableau, Plotly

Work Location:

• WTC, Chennai
• Candidate must be flexible to work with Global Process Partners be accommodative of time zone differences

Additional Info:

• Office Model: This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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