Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

As a Lead Engineer specialising in engine design within our Product Development division, you will spearhead the design and development of critical powertrain components including crankshafts, connecting rods, and pistons. Your expertise will extend to valvetrain elements such as camshafts, tappets, valves, and valve springs. You will also design ancillary mechanisms including belt drives, brackets, pulleys, and key structural components like crankcases and cylinder heads.
Your responsibilities encompass detailed design calculations to ensure optimal performance and durability of powertrain, valvetrain, and structural components. You will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T;) standards and leverage advanced CAD tools such as UG NX for modelling and Teamcenter for drawing release and engineering change management.
Critical to the role is a deep understanding of manufacturing processes including casting, forging, and sheet metal fabrication.



You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as Quality Assurance, Assembly, and Sourcing to ensure design feasibility, manufacturability, and adherence to production timelines.
Furthermore, you will oversee and review 3D/2D drawings and validate tolerance stack-ups to ensure precision in assembly and performance standards. Hands-on involvement in exhaust after-treatment system design and engine assembly process optimization is also required. Leading and mentoring a team of design engineers to foster innovation and maintain high engineering standards will be part of your key deliverables.

Experience

The ideal candidate will possess 8 to 12 years of progressive experience in automotive engine design and development, with a solid track record of delivering robust and manufacturable powertrain solutions.
Experience should include:
- Comprehensive knowledge of powertrain and valvetrain component design.
- Hands-on expertise in CAD m

📌 Lead Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Mahindra & Mahindra
📍 Chennai