Job Title :
Design Release Engineer / Tire & wheel specialist

Experience:
6–8 Years

Location:
Pune, Chennai

Notice Period:
Immediate Joiners Preferred

Employment Type:
Full time

We are looking for an experienced Design Release Engineer / Tire & Wheel Specialist to join the Chassis Engineering team and take ownership of the design, development, validation, supplier coordination and release of Tires, Wheels and Wheel & Tire Assemblies for current and upcoming passenger vehicle programs. The ideal candidate will have robust hands-on experience in Tire and Wheel Design & Development, preferably within an automotive OEM or leading tire/wheel manufacturer, with a solid understanding of vehicle integration, testing, homologation, supplier development and automotive product development processes. This role requires an engineer who can work effectively across Design, CAE, Testing, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Materials, Service, Warranty and Supplier teams and drive engineering deliverables from concept through validation, production builds and field support.





Key Responsibilities

Tire, Wheel & Chassis Component Development
Lead/support the engineering design and development of:
Steel Wheels
Aluminum/Alloy Wheels
Tires
Wheel Bolts
Wheel & Tire Assemblies
Wheel Covers
Wheel Center Caps
Develop components in line with vehicle-level functional, durability, packaging and performance requirements.
Understand component interfaces and ensure compatibility with other chassis systems.
Support current product and current-product development programs.
Prepare and maintain engineering source packages, specifications and design documentation.
Define functional and durability objectives for structural components.

Product Development & Design Release
Follow established automotive product development and engineering release processes.
Support design reviews, technical reviews and engineering change activities.
Manage engineering deliverables such as:
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