Assistant Manager - Chassis

Position Title

Assistant Manager - Vendor Development

Reports to

Lead – Vendor Development

Job grade

Assistant Manager

Location

Chennai

Job Purpose

The Job will have a contributing role in the specification, design and development of a new motorcycle product. You will have personal responsibility for components, assemblies and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design systems and components for new and updated chassis projects, considering function, cost, manufacturing, assembly and quality, including the management of key areas such as ABS development.
• Produce 3D CAD models using Creo to a high standard.
• Produce 2D engineering drawings to a high standard.
• Plan and oversee the delivery of many major chassis subassemblies or systems within the requirements of the company’s New Product Introduction (NPI) system.
• Follow and maintain design, operational and quality procedures and provide input where required.
• Produce supporting documentation for designs, as required.
• Design components and systems to comply with regulatory requirements and Royal Enfield internal test procedures.
• Have an in-depth understanding of the application of regulatory requirements for motorcycle or automotive industries.
• Liaise with internal functional stakeholders to ensure alignment of expectations and needs.
• Liaise with external suppliers to ensure design for manufacture feedback is incorporated.
• Manage time and workload effectively including that of any engineers reporting to you.
• Create and manage timing plans for your own areas of responsibility.
• Work with CAD Designers allocated to help with creating CAD models.

Education

• Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology degree (Mechanical/ Automobile Engineering / Mechatronics)

Experience

• Past experience in engineering design of components and subassemblies.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in 3D CAD, preferably Creo.
• Proficient in creating and releasing 2D technical drawings.
• Good understanding of geometric tolerances on 2D drawings.
• Good understanding of motorcycle chassis layout and construction.
• Practical experience of vehicle maintenance and preparation is advantageous.
• Good experience in designing to Regulatory requirements as applied to motorcycles.
• Some experience in analysis and optimization of components and subassemblies preferred
• Good communicator, able to provide clear articulate explanations of evaluations and findings
• Ability to demonstrate good time management and excellent knowledge of engineering fundamentals.
• Strong presentation skills and confident speaking.
• Strong problem solving skills
• Flexible, autonomous working style
• Valid Full Driving License/Motorcycle License preferred