Design System Engineer(Gearboxes, Clutch system, DMF, ESS & Driveline)

The Lead Engineer will be responsible for the end-to-end design, development, release, and validation of Gearbox, Clutch, DMF, ESS, and Driveline systems. The role demands strong leadership in managing system-level integration, supplier coordination, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure adherence to project Quality, Cost, Timing, and Performance (QCTP) targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead

  Design, Release, and eBOM

  activities for assigned systems/subsystems ensuring QCTP compliance.
• Manage system integration and balancing of

  Gearboxes, Clutch, DMF, ESS, and Driveline hardware

  .
• Serve as the primary interface with

  COEs, DREs, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Validation Engineers

  .
• Define and maintain

  Technical Specifications (TTS)

  with AE and key stakeholders.
• Drive creation and maintenance of

  DFMEAs, assembly drawings, DVP&Rs, risk assessments, and test plans

  .
• Conduct hardware system design reviews and support component validation activities.
• Coordinate with ACE & FM teams on

  BOM management and prototype builds

  .
• Maintain and update

  Lessons Learned, EBPs, and technical documentation

  .
• Review and approve change notices, prototype orders, and ensure all updates are aligned with engineering standards.
• Lead

  DRBTR reviews

  , track follow-up actions, and manage issue resolution through GIMS or PLM/ISS.
• Collaborate on

  Technical Cost Reduction (TCR)

  and

  Value Optimization (VO)

  initiatives.
• Support homologation document approvals and product readiness milestones (LRF completion).
• Benchmark competitive systems and ensure alignment with industry standards.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in

  Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

  .

• 12–15 years

  of hands-on experience in

  External Shift System and Clutch Operating System

  design and development.
• Expertise in

  component design, detailing, tolerance and stack-up analysis

  .
• Strong understanding of

  materials, heat treatment processes

  , and

  manufacturing feasibility

  .
• Proficient in

  PLM, APQP processes

  , and engineering documentation standards.
• Exposure to

  structural simulation (CAE)

  preferred.
• Excellent

  communication, coordination, and leadership skills

  .
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and engage with senior management.