Transmission Design - Powertrain

Job Title: Manager Transmission Design (Powertrain Transmission / Drivetrain Mechanical.)

Work Location: PUNE

Qualification: B.E/ B Tech

Experience: 8 to 12 years

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Automotive R&D professional with 8 to 12 years of industry expertise to lead Drivetrain design roles. As an Automotive R&D (Manager Transmission Design), you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, designing cutting-edge solutions, and enhancing the performance of our automotive ICE products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, design, and develop new technologies.

Roles:

• Highly motivated and inspiring personality who will Lead and manage the Drivetrain functions for 2 and 3Wheelers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluation.
• Define and oversee the development of new automotive technologies, ensuring alignment with company goals and industry trends.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and production teams to translate innovative ideas into feasible prototypes and products.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis to identify potential improvements in vehicle performance, safety efficiency.
• Stay updated with emerging trends, breakthroughs, and advancements in the automotive industry, incorporating relevant findings into R&D efforts.
• Lead the documentation of design specifications, Design releases and testing results for internal reference and potential patent applications.

Prerequisites:

• Strong knowledge of Automotive Drivetrain systems, EV Motor Mechanical components, and emerging technologies.
• Proficiency in using Romax software with Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience, knowledge of other simulation tools as Kisssoft, ADAMS, ANSYS.
• Extensive experience in designing transmission components as Gears, Shafts, Bearings, Differential sizing, Driveshafts, Axle, Clutch and shifting components and validating the same.
• Transmission calculation as Tractive effort diagram, Gear ratios selection for vehicle level requirements, Bearing sizing, Gears, and shaft strength calculations. Gears’ macro and micro geometry analysis.
• Know-how of transmission components material, manufacturing process as forging and machining, hobbing, shaping, honing, grinding, spline rolling, forming and heat treatment parameters selection. Gear quality standard knowledge.
• EV Motor mechanical components design, Powertrain integration, Motor Shafts, bearings and sealing selection for IP67 requirements, Motor housing design, CAE/CFD and NVH results interpretation and design input. AMT gearbox experience will be an added advantage.
• Ability to make EV Powertrain layout, resolving integration related issue and strong understanding of DFM, DFA, DFS. Coordination with different stakeholders as Vehicle team, EEE, Component Development, Production, Service.
• Component wise evaluation procedures, methods, test equipment’s and interpreting results of Gearbox endurance test, clutch durability, gearbox noise testing, synchro testing, differential and axles.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Technical documentation writeup as DFMEA, DRBFM, Testing Standards, Validation reports. Know-how of modern product development processes as DoE, VA/VE.
• Proven problem-solving abilities and a creative mindset for innovative solutions.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously.