PACCAR India is looking for a skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer - Vehicle Installation to join our dynamic team in Pune, specializing in the design, development, and integration of vehicles, vehicle components, and systems.
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at PACCAR, you will leverage your expertise in vehicle layout development, component packaging, installation design, and cross-functional coordination to ensure vehicle components are integrated safely, efficiently, and in compliance with technical requirements.
At PACCAR, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization known for engineering excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to employee growth and well-being. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, your contributions make a real difference, and your career can thrive as you help build world-class products that power the future of transportation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for vehicle installation design and integration activities, including the development of mounting systems, BEV coolant piping, brake system routing, EAS bundles, fuel lines, and steering lines.
- Create and review installation layouts, 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and assembly/installation guidelines.
- Ensure seamless integration of vehicle systems with structural components while meeting packaging, clearance, and serviceability requirements.
- Support prototype builds and vehicle trial fitments to validate design feasibility and identify improvement opportunities.
- Investigate and resolve installation-related issues across design, build, testing, and production support phases.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design reviews, engineering reports, and engineering change requests.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal engineering guidelines.
The primary function for this position includes:
- Execute vehicle installation designs with CAD - sheet metal design, advanced modelling,
assemblies, and engineering drawings.
- Demonstrate strong proficiency in NX and Teamcenter for design, data management, and release processes.
- Interpret design requirements and perform clearance checks while ensuring compliance with drawing standards, GD&T;, and Bill of Material (BOM) requirements.
- Apply expertise in vehicle installation and chassis-mounted component design and integration.
- Provide technical guidance and support to project teams to ensure quality deliverables, productivity, and adherence to project timelines.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Automotive or Production Engineering
Knowledge & Skills REQUIRED:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Mechanical engineering.
- Strong proficiency in NX and Teamcenter.
- Strong understanding of Brake system, coolant line, fuel line Steering line and routing with surrounding component
- Robust understanding other vehicle systems – Driveline, suspension, EDM, Brake & Fuel system, Chassis Frame
- Excellent understanding of GD&T;, tolerance stack‑up, and engineering drawing practices.
- Experience in tool clearance like Vismockup.
- Ability to collaborate with both local and global engineering teams.
Technical / Professional Experience Desired:
- Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and assembly techniques.
- Expertise in component validation, test procedures and issue resolution
- Hands-on experience with product design & development lifecycle
- Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines effectively.
- Strong decision-making and leadership capabilities.
Competencies and Behaviours:
- Problem‑solving skills with learning approach
- Strong verbal and written English communication and presentation skills.
- Team player with highly effective interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Work with Integrity, Ownership & Accountability
- Drives initiatives with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
- Ability to present complex technical conceptsclearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
📌 Senior Mechanical Engineer (VI) (India)
🏢 PACCAR
📍 India