Senior Manager Bus Body - Structural & Advisory

Seeking a highly experienced Bus Body Engineer with a strong background in bus body structure design, development, and advisory services. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of hands-on experience in structural engineering, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative bus body solutions

• Bachelor s or master s degree in

  mechanical engineering/ automotive engineering

  .


• Minimum

  8-10 years of experience

  in

  bus body design and structural engineering

  .


• Strong knowledge of

  bus body regulations

  , homologation requirements, and safety standards.


• Proficiency in CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar) and Exposure to FEA software (ANSYS, Simsolid, HyperMesh, etc.).


• Experience in working with

  OEMs or body builders

  is a plus.


• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Attributes:

• Exposure to

  electric or hybrid bus platforms

  .


• Experience in

  lightweight material applications

  (aluminum, composites).


• Ability to lead

  design reviews, audits, and technical workshops

  at Body Builder /Dealership Facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the

  design, analysis, and validation

  of bus body structures, ensuring compliance with safety, durability, and regulatory standards (AIS, CMVR, etc.).


• Provide

  technical advisory support

  to internal teams and external stakeholders on structural design, material selection, and manufacturing feasibility.


• Provide

  technical clearances

  for Bus Bodies built at accredited body builders, as per the internal BBA guidelines and report the findings.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including chassis engineering, electrical, HVAC, and manufacturing to ensure seamless integration of systems.


• Review and approve

  engineering drawings, 3D models, and structural simulations

  (durability, crashworthiness, etc.).


• Drive

  cost optimization and weight reduction

  initiatives without compromising structural integrity or safety.


• Conduct

  root cause analysis

  and implement corrective actions for structural issues in field or production.


• Stay updated with

  industry trends, new materials, and technologies

  in bus body engineering.


• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge-sharing initiatives across the organization.