Design Engineer - Chassis

About TVS Motor

TVS Motor Company is a reputed two and three-wheeler manufacturer globally, championing progress through Sustainable Mobility with four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Hosur, Mysuru and Nalagarh in India and Karawang in Indonesia. Rooted in our 100-year legacy of Trust, Value, and Passion for Customers and Exactness, we take pride in making internationally aspirational products of the highest quality through innovative and sustainable processes. We are the only two-wheeler company to have received the prestigious Deming Prize. Our products lead in their respective categories in the J.D. Power IQS and APEAL surveys. We have been ranked No. 1 Company in the J.D. Power Customer Service Satisfaction Survey for consecutive four years. Our group company Norton Motorcycles, based in the United Kingdom, is one of the most emotive motorcycle brands in the world. Our subsidiaries in the personal e-mobility space, Swiss E-Mobility Group (SEMG) and EGO Movement have a leading position in the e-bike market in Switzerland. TVS Motor Company endeavors to deliver the most superior customer experience across 80 countries in which we operate. For more information, please visit www.tvsmotor.com.

About the role

Educational Qualification:

Required Work Experience: 5-13 years

Position Description:

As a Chassis System Designer, you will be an integral part of our engineering team, focusing on the conceptualization and development of motorcycle chassis and structural components. Your expertise will ensure that our motorcycles not only meet performance and safety standards but also embody cutting-edge design and aesthetics. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will drive innovation and contribute to delivering exceptional riding experiences to our customers.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Understands and calculates all the loads on the system
• Develop 3D CAD models and detailed 2D drawings for motorcycle structural subsystems including frames, subframes, and swingarms.
• Apply principles of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Serviceability (DFS) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to all projects.
• Choose appropriate materials based on factors such as strength, weight, cost, and durability.
• Basic understanding of the functions of chassis systems, such as suspension and brakes, with a deeper knowledge of calipers, discs, master cylinders, and combi-brake systems."
• Perform structural analyses and simulations to validate design performance under various conditions.
• Work closely with teams across engineering disciplines, including powertrain, electrical, prototyping, costing, assembly and manufacturing, to ensure seamless integration of components.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of design processes, decisions, and specifications.
• Proficiency in CAD software (Preferably in Creo however further training will be provided).
• Strong understanding of simulation tools for structural and thermal.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as Assembly, Welding, Casting, Forging, and Machining.

Functional Competencies:

• Product knowledge
• Product engineering & development
• Automotive and EV Fundamentals (BEV)
• Engineering Drawing
• Quality Management Basic

Behavioral Competencies:

• Basic Communication Skills
• Working with Team collaboratively
• Interpersonal Effectiveness & Personal Leadership
• Rigor in job / work completion
• Customer centricity / focus
• Time Management

Leadership Competencies

• Leading Innovation & Diverse Teams
• Adaptability
• Strategic Thinking

Why TVSM?

At TVSM, we are always challenging ourselves to build a better, connected & sustainable future. We need the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow ‘s reality. We offer great benefits and rewards, as you'd expect from a world leader in automotive Industry. We are a merit driven, equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.