Design Engineer

2 days ago

Cochin, Kerala, India Sisira Designs Private Limited Full time ₹ 9,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000 per year

Job Title
:
Design Engineer
– Bus Body Building

Reporting To
Plant Head / Operation Manager/Production Manager.

Location:
Panamkuzhy (Kombanad - Ernakulam)

Neeleshwaram (Kalady - Ernakulam)

1. Core Responsibilities

  • Bus Body Design & Layout
  • Design exterior and interior layouts of buses (school, city, staff, luxury, sleeper, etc.).
  • Develop 2D/3D models using CAD software (like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, or Siemens NX).GD &T, Free hands Sketching, FEA.
  • Ensure the design fits with different chassis from OEMs (Tata, Ashok Leyland, Eicher, Bharat Benz, etc.).
  • Structural Design
  • Design and validate body frame structure (mild steel, aluminium, or stainless steel).
  • Analyse load-bearing members, roof strength, roll-over protection (R66 compliance).
  • Material Selection
  • Choose materials for body panels, seats, flooring, insulation, and interiors based on weight, cost, and safety.
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Design as per AIS and CMVR standards (e.g., AIS-052, AIS-031).
  • Incorporate safety norms like emergency exits, fire retardant materials, seat anchorage, etc.
  • Documentation
  • Prepare detailed engineering drawings, BOM (Bill of Materials), and welding/joint details.
  • Maintain drawing revisions and release to production.
  • Prototype & Testing Support
  • Assist in prototype development and testing (fitment, vibration, noise, leakage, etc.).
  • Collaborate with production and quality teams for design improvements.

Skills Required:

Category

Skills

Design Tools

AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, Inventor, GD &T, Freelance Sketching, FEA.

Analysis

Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS or SolidWorks Simulation)

Knowledge

Bus body structure, ergonomics, electrical layout, HVAC integration

Regulations

AIS-052, CMVR, R66 (rollover), Fire safety standards

Soft Skills

Team collaboration, documentation, problem-solving, attention to detail

Departments You'll Coordinate With,

  • Production Department
    – to ensure manufacturability of designs.
  • Purchase Department
    – for material specifications and sourcing.
  • Quality & Testing
    – for design validation.
  • Electrical/HVAC Teams
    – for integration of wiring and AC ducts.
  • OEM Liaison Team
    – for chassis integration and approval.

Educational Background

  • Degree/Diploma:
    Mechanical, Automobile, or Industrial Design Engineering
  • Preferred Experience:

2–5 years (for junior to mid-level roles)
- Certifications (optional):
- CAD software certifications
- AIS/CMVR standards training
- GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

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