Position description:

As the FGL for Brakes, you will be responsible for leading the development and optimization of the brake systems of our products (2W), ensuring they meet performance, safety, and cost targets. You will work cross-functionally with design, engineering, testing, and manufacturing teams to develop innovative solutions that enhance the structural integrity and overall riding experience.

Job Title / Role: Functional Group Leader - Brake Systems

Department: RD-Chassis Sy

Section: RD - CH Sys DD

Education Qualification: Btech or MTech in Mechanical Engineering. Advanced Qualifications are an advantage.

Required Experience: 18-20 years in Automotive RD field. Experience in Chassis System Engineering, with a minimum of 10 years in Brake systems Design development. Should have experience of leading a team for 5 to 8 years.

Role Description

- Lead the design and development of brake systems across product lines delivering New Products, adressing problems in current products and developing future technologies.
- Define technical requirements and ensure designs meet performance, durability, weight and cost targets. Co-ordinate effectively to deploy mutually agreed QCD requirements on brake systems, steer alignments and discussions within and between CoCs, Quality, Purchasing, Service, Production and Aftersales.
- Review test procedures and results (Brake performance, durability, Noise) and oversee the validation process.
- Conduct Design reviews, update and maintain design guidelines, SoPs, DFMEA related to brake systems.
- Mentor the current engineers for their carreer goals and objectives




- Lead Problem solving initiatives Value Engineering initiatives on brake systems across product life cycles.
- Manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks and drive technical decisions in quick time.
- Develop standardised solutions across platform minimising variety in brake systems.
- Ensure compliance with global safety and regulatory standards.
- Manage supplier relationships for brakes systems across the globe.

Functional Competency

- Brake Systems Design Development
- Vehicle Dynamics
- Systems Engineering
- Automotive Design Development
- Product Verification Validation including digital validation (CAE)
- Manufacturing - Casting, Forging, Fabrication
- NVH - Especially Noise analysis, Frequency Response, etc.
- Behavioral competency
- Individual Competencies : decision-making, working with teams, confidence, technical know-how, self-motivation skills
- Interpersonal Competencies : high energy levels, communication skills, teamwork, persuasiveness, and handling problems
- Managerial Competencies leadership skills, managing people, teams, quick decision-making, addressing problems, analytical skills, and strategic planning
- Analytical Competencies data analytics, working with numbers, problem solving abilities with data set
- Integrity : Consistent with words and actions, respond to pressure to act in conflict with their ethics, accept responsibility for mistakes.
- Ability to partner and work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

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