Assistant Manager - Chassis

What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
As an engineering and manufacturing partner, Magna's Complete Vehicle group helps traditional OEMs and new entrants to bring their automotive visions to life. At Magna, you will work in an innovative, international and dynamic team, always pursuing the goal of delivering high-quality products. We work in a diverse environment with global development opportunities. Together with our employees we constantly strive to create a better world of mobility.
Job Responsibilities:
Designation : Assistant Manager - Chassis
Role Purpose
Chassis Engineering - Design & Development of the Chassis systems
Reporting to
Manager
Responsibilities/ task
Key Responsibilities with brief description according to priority:

• Knowledge & understanding of the function and working principle of Passenger car and commercial vehicles chassis systems.
• To deliver the preliminary specifications of front and rear suspensions, steering and brake systems.

• To deliver front and rear suspension type, hard point definition and kinematics study with support from the simulation team.
• Packaging and envelope study of wheel end as per the suspension/ steering kinematics.
• Design of damper, stabilizer, linkages, etc based on vehicle applications, benchmark, and performance targets.
• Knuckle and wheel end interface definition, fasteners calculations, and selection.
• Brake performance calculations, brake disc diameter and brake pad selection and packaging
• Brake pedal leverage calculation, brake booster selection, electric vacuum pump selection
• steering type selection, steering effort, steering ratio, torque requirement calculations.
• Steering performance calculations and packaging study.
• Selection and integration of EPAS system for vehicle.
• EPAS steering system fail-safe design and calibration considering safety standards.
• Creating Source package, developing durability and functional objectives for structural components. Supplier readiness evaluation, technical review DV, PV tests.
• Understand vehicle/subsystem functional objectives, interdependencies and study the packaging, serviceability and cost implications.
• Working closely with cross functional teams like materials, CAE, testing, product center of competency, service, warranty, and supplier quality.
• Supplier interaction for design and development of suspension system/components and finalization of DVP.
• Develop new local suppliers to meet functional targets & cost.
• Drive value optimization initiative and meet target cost savings.
• Design release of proprietary and BTP parts as per customer's design release process.
• DFA, DFM, and DFS validation and fitment sign off for the proto vehicles and pilot vehicles.

CAD Skills:

• Strong 2D and 3D CAD skills in Catia and UG Nx (Parametric Modelling)
• Good Knowledge in Top down & Bottom-up Assembly,
• Skeleton Modelling, Drafting, Sheet metal
• Good knowledge of creating BOM Structure in CAD.
• Strong working knowledge of PLM/Teamcenter/SAP
• Prepare 3D/2D Assembly, installation drawings and Sub-assemblies of suspension system
• Very good understanding of GD&T and part tolerancing as per ASME.
• Detailed knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Key Performance Indicators

• On time delivery
• Zero quality issue
• Process compliance 100 %

Role Requirement (Expectations)
Educational Qualification
B.E., or B. Tech, in Mechanical engineering
No. of years of work experience
12-15 Years
Critical Skill Sets (Technical)
Essential:

• Understanding of various brake actuation systems such as hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.
• Knowledge of test specifications of brakes as per IS11852 & ECE R-13 during the developmental stage
• Ability to perform calculations for braking distance, brake disc, S-cam mechanism, brake actuator, pedal force, etc
• Knowledge of ABS, experience in mechanical and electrical integration of ABS on vehicle
• Understanding of various suspension architectures used in passenger car.
• Knowledge of design, test specifications, and integration of suspension systems and components as per vehicle category / application.
• Suppliers' interaction and components development engineering experience for suspension system components like dampers, bushings, stabilizer bar, etc.
• System BOM preparation and coordination with DMU manager.
• Alignment of the system development plan with vehicle builds. Understanding of various steering system types such as EPAS with Rack & Pinion, Re-circulation Ball Type Steering, etc.
• Integration of EPAS system for electric vehicle.
• Ability to perform calculations for Steering efforts, Steering ratio, Torque requirement, etc.
• packaging and tubes routing for Power steering system.
• In depth experience of product development process, supplier evaluation, tech review, DFMEA, DVP&R, control plan, PFMEA, PPAP.
• Knowledge of test specifications of steering as per IS11948, IS9435, IS12222 & AIS-021/032 during the developmental stage.
• Root cause analysis (Proactive & reactive methods) for parts under develpment and field return/warranty.
• Experience in Catia V5 and V6 modeling (Surface/Assembly) with PLM. UG NX, Team Center.

Critical Skill Sets (Behavioral)

• Good leadership with team-building skills.
• Good communication Skills

Proficiency in languages
English
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Steyr