Design Engineer

Job Title : Design Engineer – Bus Body Building

Reporting To Plant Head / Operation Manager / Production Manager.

Location :   Panamkuzhy (Kombanad - Ernakulam)

Neeleshwaram (Kalady - Ernakulam)

1. Core Responsibilities

Bus Body Design & Layout

Design exterior and interior layouts of buses (school, city, staff, luxury, sleeper, etc.).

Develop 2D / 3D models using CAD software (like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, or Siemens NX).GD &T, Free hands Sketching, FEA.

Ensure the design fits with different chassis from OEMs (Tata, Ashok Leyland, Eicher, Bharat Benz, etc.).

Structural Design

Design and validate body frame structure (mild steel, aluminium, or stainless steel).

Analyse load-bearing members, roof strength, roll-over protection (R66 compliance).

Material Selection

Choose materials for body panels, seats, flooring, insulation, and interiors based on weight, cost, and safety.

Regulatory Compliance

Design as per AIS and CMVR standards (e.g., AIS-052, AIS-031).

Incorporate safety norms like emergency exits, fire retardant materials, seat anchorage, etc.

Documentation

Prepare detailed engineering drawings, BOM (Bill of Materials), and welding / joint details.

Maintain drawing revisions and release to production.

Prototype & Testing Support

Assist in prototype development and testing (fitment, vibration, noise, leakage, etc.).

Collaborate with production and quality teams for design improvements.

Skills Required : Category

Skills

Design Tools

AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, Inventor, GD &T, Freelance Sketching, FEA.

Analysis

Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS or SolidWorks Simulation)

Knowledge

Bus body structure, ergonomics, electrical layout, HVAC integration

Regulations

AIS-052, CMVR, R66 (rollover), Fire safety standards

Soft Skills

Team collaboration, documentation, problem-solving, attention to detail

Departments You’ll Coordinate With,

Production Department – to ensure manufacturability of designs.

Purchase Department – for material specifications and sourcing.

Quality & Testing – for design validation.

Electrical / HVAC Teams – for integration of wiring and AC ducts.

OEM Liaison Team – for chassis integration and approval.

Educational Background

Degree / Diploma : Mechanical, Automobile, or Industrial Design Engineering

Preferred Experience : 2–5 years (for junior to mid-level roles)

Certifications (optional) :

CAD software certifications

AIS / CMVR standards training

GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)