The role focuses on delivering robust, lightweight, manufacturable, and regulation-compliant solutions for global markets while ensuring vehicle safety, durability, and platform standardization.

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop:
• Frame attachments like fender, fender brackets, accessory brackets• Fifth wheel coupling
• Catwalk platform
• HV safety components positioning and mounting
• Rear Underrun Protection Device (RUPD)
• Side Underrun Protection Device (SUPD)
• Front and Rear Tow Hooks
• Mounting brackets and reinforcement structures
• Recovery interfaces and associated frame attachments

• Develop modular solutions compatible with multiple Mercedes-Benz and BharatBenz vehicle platforms.
• Define packaging concepts considering:• Frame architecture & Rear overhang
• Axle configurations & Suspension movement
• Body builder requirements

• Ensure compliance with global regulations and standards, including:• UNECE R58 (Rear Underrun Protection)
• UNECE R73 (Side Underrun Protection)
• Regional homologation and customer-specific requirements





• Perform structural assessments for:• Static strength & Energetic loading
• Recovery and towing loads
• Fatigue durability
• Corrosion performance
• Vehicle integration

• Optimize designs for:• Weight reduction & Cost efficiency
• Manufacturability
• Commonality across vehicle platforms

• Develop 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams, manufacturing, purchasing, suppliers, homologation, and testing departments.
• Support prototype builds, validation testing, homologation activities, and production launch.
• Investigate field failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement robust corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and global standardization of structural safety components.

Key Deliverables:
• Production-ready RUPD, SUPD, and Tow Hook designs
• CAD models and engineering drawings
• Design release documentation
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📌 Design - Frame & Safety Attachments (Sriperumbudur)
🏢 Daimler Truck
📍 Sriperumbudur