Role & responsibilities

- Support gearbox concept development, benchmarking, and design improvements.
- Perform gear ratio calculations and basic engineering calculations.
- Develop 3D models, component drawings, and gearbox assembly layouts.
- Carry out gear strength and bearing calculations using KISSsoft.
- Support design reviews and incorporate engineering feedback.
- Release and update drawings, BOMs, and DCRs through the PLM system.
- Support prototype development, testing, and validation activities.
- Assist in resolving manufacturing and field-related issues.
- Ensure design documentation is maintained and engineering activities are completed on time.

Preferred candidate profile

Gearbox Design

- Basic understanding of automotive gearbox design, gear trains, and transmission layouts.
- Knowledge of spur and helical gears, gear ratios, and torque transmission.
- Basic design knowledge of shafts, splines, bearings, and gearbox housings.
- Understanding of gear geometry, backlash, module, pressure angle, and helix angle.
- Basic knowledge of gear strength, durability, and bearing life calculations.
- Understanding of ICE gearboxes and EV reduction gearboxes.

B. KISSsoft Software

- Basic to intermediate working knowledge of KISSsoft for gear design and strength calculations.
- Familiarity with gear rating and durability calculations as per ISO 6336.
- Ability to interpret gear bending strength, contact strength,



and safety factor results.
- Basic knowledge of shaft and bearing calculations using KISSsoft.
- KISSsys knowledge for gearbox system modelling is an added advantage.

C. CAD and Engineering Drawings

- Proficiency in Creo, AutoCAD, or equivalent 3D CAD software.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
- Preparation and modification of 3D models, 2D drawings, and assembly drawings.
- Understanding of GD&T;, dimensional tolerances, and tolerance stack-up.
- Knowledge of Windchill, team center, or equivalent PLM software is desirable.

D. Materials and Manufacturing

- Basic knowledge of gear materials such as 20MnCr5 and 16MnCr5.
- Understanding of heat treatment processes, including carburizing and hardening.
- Familiarity with gear manufacturing processes such as hobbing, grinding, shaving, and honing.
- Understanding of machining, casting, forging, and assembly processes.
- Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).

E. Testing and Quality

- Support gearbox testing, design validation, and durability evaluation.
- Assist in preparing DFMEA, design verification plans, and technical reports.
- Support root-cause analysis of gear, shaft, and bearing failures.
- Understanding of basic quality tools and problem-solving methods.
- Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and testing teams.

📌 Gearbox Design Engineer Automotive (Pune)
🏢 Atul Auto
📍 Pune