Tata Technologies
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tatatechnologies.com
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Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced and driven Damper SME – Chassis Systems to lead the integration, development and technical delivery of adaptive damper hardware into a semi-active Suspension System on an exciting product.
This is a customer and supplier interfacing role and will represent the team in multiple forums with the Client.
Area of Responsibility
- Lead adaptive damper component design and development from concept to production
- Define damper specifications aligned with vehicle performance targets (ride, handling, NVH, durability)
- Own and deliver the Hardware Engineering Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) deliverables
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including suspension design, vehicle dynamics, electronics, and software.
- Manage Change Request, expenditure forecasting and the relevant supplier teams in support of delivery of the programme milestones
- Manage the Client and supplier rig test plans, including detailed planning of test and development stages through to sign off and support Engineering test teams with rectification of issues
- Support build and manufacturing team throughout the program
- Lead and own any problem resolution activities related to the damper design, development and hardware performance
- Identify process, component or design requirement improvements and implement them
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers
- Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time · Keep all documentation up to date
Knowledge / Experience (Essential)
Experience: 6 to 10 yrs
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automotive, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering
- Highly experienced in design, development and delivery of passive & adaptive damper hardware and it’s integration with chassis/vehicle control systems
- Significant driven attribute knowledge, particularly in impact and ability of semi active and active suspension technologies on vehicle dynamics.
- Ability to negotiate technical solutions within a multi-disciplinary team and will have the ability to manage conflict and balance opposing programme demands.
- Experience of processes including WERS/iCREATE releasing, AIM, APQP, FMEA, RMDV
- Ability to manage supplier and the supporting team members
- Good verbal and written communications
- Excellent Analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge / Experience (Desirable)
Experience with motorsport or high-performance vehicle development
- Component and system level issue investigations including appropriate problem solving and reporting tools (Six Sigma, 5D, Is / Is Not, Fault Tree etc)
- Knowledge of ISO standards and regulatory requirements related to suspension systems
- Experience in component level NVH and EMC related issues and resolutions.
Competences
- Decision Making - Identifies and analyses information to make decisions and solve problems – EXPERT
- Teamwork & Collaboration - Fosters a sense of teamwork, leverages differences, and facilitates the effective interaction and contribution of others to achieve goals – PROFICIENT
- People Development - Ensures the availability and development of the talent needed to meet current and future organizational goals – PROFICIENT
- Lead Courageously - Takes personal and organizational risks to do what is right and achieve organizational success, and supports others who do so – PROFICIENT
- Developing & Managing Relationships - Develops and maintains constructive, open and honest relationships with others – PROFICIENT
- Execution Excellence - Plans, executes and improves work processes to ensure achievement of business goals – EXPERT
- Drive for Results - Demonstrates and fosters a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals – EXPERT
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