Role: Design-Development Engineer – Chassis – Pedal System, Jack & Tools, Skid Plates

Responsibilities:
Engineering, Design & Development of Pedal Systems (Brake, Clutch, Accelerator), Jack & Tool Kits, and Skid Plates for current & recent programs.
Design and development of pedal box assemblies, including pedal structure, kinematics, mounting interfaces, and integration with brake booster, master cylinder, and clutch systems.
Development of accelerator pedal modules (mechanical/electronic), ensuring functional performance, durability, and customer feel targets.
Design & validation of vehicle jack systems and onboard toolkits (jack, wheel wrench, accessories), ensuring compliance with safety, usability, and regulatory requirements.
Development of underbody protection systems (Skid Plates) considering impact resistance, durability, corrosion protection, and vehicle integration.
Define system requirements, load cases, and performance targets as per vehicle functional objectives.
Prepare Requirement Matrix, RFQ, and Technical Specifications, and lead supplier sourcing and evaluation.




Conduct technical reviews with suppliers, finalize DVP&R;, and ensure on-time development deliverables.
Lead supplier development activities including tooling, fixtures, gauges, process validation, and PPAP approval.
Work closely with suppliers on process capability, error proofing, control plans, and PFMEA.
Ensure compliance with homologation, safety, and regulatory requirements (India and export markets).
Support vehicle builds (Prototype, Pilot, Production) and resolve build issues in coordination with plant teams.
Ensure design for manufacturability, assembly, serviceability, cost, and weight optimization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including CAE, Testing, Materials, Packaging, Vehicle Integration, and Supplier Quality.
Address component, subsystem, and vehicle field/warranty issues through structured root cause analysis.
Follow standard product development processes, ensurin

📌 Pedal System Design Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Akkodis
📍 Chennai