Chassis Role: Pc Suspension

Overview:

- Engineering, Design & Development of Chassis suspension system tunable components. (Spring, Dampers, top mounts, stabilizer bars, jounce bumper, link stay bar, suspension and control arm bushings) for current & new program. Development of Suspension module, Corner module and Strut module.

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop Wheel alignment standard ( ride height, alignment specifications, measurement methods and over all process ). Calculate vehicle ride heights based on spring stiffness and weight distribution, compliances and vehicle attitude charts
- Be able to learn vehicle attitude chart development and then derive ride heights, alignment specs ( toe, camber, caster )
- Suspension module assembly process definition for a given vehicle program to meet vehicle functional objectives, cost and timing.
- Suspension Components Design & Development: Develop requirement matrix, Source package, Technical review with supplier, Suppler evaluation, DVP&R finalization, lead development, supplier process review, error proofing, tooling and fixture/ gauges review, material sign off, PPAP.
- Supplier tech review for module process development to suit vehicle assembly process. (Define & approve Assembly fixture, in process inspection method, error proofing of lines, review of control plan and PFMEA)
- Review Assembly process, and torque tool & process review to achieve required torque joints.
- Periodic review with module supplier / SQE on continuous conformance.
- Plant technology and build support for Suspension deliverables: Alignment, ride height and over all end of line checks. Support all engineering test & production builds by working with plant team.
- Root cause assembly issues arising due to suspension at plant and at module supplier.
- Follow FCA product development processes. Creating Source package, develop durability and functional objectives for Suspension Components. Supplier readiness evaluation, Technical review, Tool development and time plan review to meet program deliverables for Parts availability, DV, PV tests.
- Guide CAE team for analysis of above Chassis components to meet required fatigue life cycle, dynamics & NVH.
- Carry out design calculations to meet Suspension Kinematics, static alignment, ride height and compliance requirements.
- Carry out ride height change related studies and its implications on design changes of components. Propose hard point changes as required to meet Kinematics.
- Lead tuning development from Chassis of current vehicle variants or new programs by working closely with dynamics to meet ride, NVH and handling objectives.
- Interpret road load data and guide CAE team to carry out fatigue load cases, understand the right boundary conditions and understand the CAE results and analyze the component level fatigue life.
- Work closely with SQE and supplier for resolving part development challenges, ensure timely KPIs are met for program quality gates.
- Understand vehicle/sub system functional objectives, inter dependencies and study the packaging, serviceability and cost implications.
- Address component, assembly & vehicle Field Early Warranty issues with quality & service team.
- Working closely with cross functional teams like materials, CAE, testing, product center of competency, service, warranty and supplier quality.
- Drive value optimization initiative and meet target cost savings. And support DFSS projects in Suspension.
- Develop new local suppliers to meet functional targets & cost.

Competitive bench marking & innovation projects.

Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree in Engineering in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering

**Skills**:

- 6 to 10 years of experience with automotive OEM (preferably FCA) or equivalent in suspension components & system design and development.
- In-depth experience on Suspension alignment, assembly process, Module development, product development process, supplier evaluation, tech review, DFMEA, DVP&R, control plan, PFMEA, PPAP.
- Be part of Ride and Drive evaluations to understand ride, handling concerns on the vehicle and accordingly root cause for improvement.
- Root cause analysis (Proactive & reactive methods) for parts under development and field return/warranty.
- Knowledge of DFSS methodology for design and reactive root cause analysis methods. (Shainin, DOE).
- Knowledge of CATIA, UG NX/ Team Center.
- Suspension kinematics & compliances.
- Good understanding of functional science of Chassis subs systems for fatigue, NVH, handling and stiffness.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

**Experience**:
Around 6 ~ 10 years of Experience