Role & responsibilities

- Lead the complete development and integration of Higher HP tractor transmission, gearbox, driveline, axle, PTO, and hydraulic interface systems.
- Define product specifications, performance targets, durability requirements, and validation criteria for recent tractor transmission platforms.
- Drive New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept to commercialization for higher horsepower tractor transmission and drivetrain systems.
- Lead the design, development, and optimization of transmission systems, gearboxes, gear trains, clutch systems, differential assemblies, range selectors, shuttle mechanisms, and final drive systems.
- Develop transmission architecture and gear ratio strategies to achieve desired vehicle performance, productivity, and fuel efficiency targets.
- Ensure transmission and drivetrain systems meet targets related to torque transmission, reliability, durability, operator comfort, and field performance.
- Lead vehicle performance evaluation, transmission benchmarking, and competitive analysis of domestic and global tractor brands.
- Plan and execute validation activities including gearbox testing, endurance testing, field trials, durability testing, and reliability assessments.
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for transmission, gearbox, driveline, and axle-related field failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Service, and Vendor Development teams to ensure successful product launches.




- Drive value engineering, cost optimization, localization, and continuous product improvement initiatives for transmission and gearbox systems.
- Review and approve engineering drawings, transmission layouts, technical specifications, DFMEA, DVP&R;, and design documentation.
- Collaborate with suppliers and technology partners for advanced transmission technologies, gearbox components, gears, shafts, bearings, and drivetrain solutions.
- Mentor and guide cross-functional engineering teams on transmission design, gearbox development, driveline integration, and troubleshooting.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, safety norms, and company quality standards.
- Support strategic roadmap development for future higher HP tractor transmission platforms and advanced agricultural machinery products.
- Monitor project timelines, budgets, technical risks, and deliverables to achieve project objectives within schedule.
- Lead innovation initiatives focused on improving transmission efficiency, gear shifting quality, durability, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
- Provide technical leadership during design reviews, management presentations, and customer feedback analysis.
- Support field issue resolution and continuous product improvement programs through data-driven engineering decisions.
- Build and strengthen technical capabilities within the R&D; organization through knowledge sharing, best practices, and technical mentoring.

📌 Head- Transmission Design @ Rajkot !!
🏢 Captain Tractors
📍 Rajkot