- Job Title / Designation: Manager Vehicle Durability Testing & Validation
- Department: Testing & Validation
- Role Category: Quality, Testing & Validation
- Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
- Work Experience Required: 8 to 12 years
- Industry Type: Auto Components / Automobile / EV
- Education Qualification: B.Tech / B.E. in Mechanical Engineering

Key Skills

- Vehicle Durability Testing
- 2-Wheeler Testing
- Validation & Testing
- DVP&R;
- Root Cause Analysis
- Defect Tracking
- FRACAS
- Data Acquisition
- Vector
- Influx
- Teamcenter
- CAD / PLM Test Track Testing
- EV Testing

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Manager - Vehicle Durability Testing & Validation to lead and oversee end-to-end 2-wheeler durability validation programs. You will manage multi-terrain, rough-road, abusive, and real-world durability testing fleets, ensure timeline compliance, and drive key failure investigations to ensure quality targets are met.

Key Responsibilities:

- Test Planning & Execution: Prepare and execute comprehensive durability test plans, DVP/DVP&R;, and test schedules for new and existing 2-wheeler programs.

- Resource & Logistics Management: Plan test vehicles, manpower, test tracks, instrumentation, maintenance, and spare parts to maintain fleet readiness.

- Track & Field Testing: Lead multi-terrain, rough-road, abusive, and real-world durability testing. Monitor vehicle mileage and ensure durability targets are met on schedule.

- Defect Analysis & RCA:



Identify and prioritize vehicle failures. Analyze durability test data for failure trends, lead root cause analysis (RCA), and coordinate countermeasure implementation with engineering teams.

- Countermeasure Validation: Re-test and validate implemented engineering fixes to confirm problem resolution.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Design, Quality, Supplier, and Manufacturing teams to support field issue investigations and corrective actions.

- Team Leadership & Safety: Manage test engineers, technicians, test riders/drivers, and third-party testing agencies while maintaining strict safety standards.

- Reporting: Track project timelines, budget, and manpower, delivering progress reports to senior leadership.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Education: Engineering Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering.

- Experience: 8-12 years of hands-on experience in 2-Wheeler / Automotive / EV durability testing and validation.

- Domain Knowledge: Strong technical knowledge of vehicle systems, durability testing methodologies, and test track protocols.

- Software & Tool Exposure:

- Data Acquisition Tools: Influx, Vector, etc.

- Defect Tracking Systems: FRACAS or equivalent.

- PLM/CAD Exposure: Teamcenter or standard CAD/PLM tools.

- Productivity: Google Suite.

- Soft Skills: Solid leadership, team management, problem-solving, and communication skills.

📌 Manager Vehicle Durability Testing (Bengaluru)
🏢 Ola Electric
📍 Bengaluru