Lead Engineer Safety System Integration

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Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd Responsibilities & Key Deliverables As a Senior Engineer at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd within the Automotive Division, you will be pivotal in ensuring the safety of our vehicles through rigorous planning and validation procedures. Your responsibilities will include : Safety Validation Plan preparation : Drafting comprehensive vehicle-level safety validation time plans, aligned with the overall vehicle development plan and tailored to meet specific project safety targets. Creating detailed Vehicle Level Safety Design Verification Plans (DVP) to guide safety development across various project phases. Gaining exposure to safety budget preparation, enhancing the capacity for efficient resource allocation. Safety Benchmarking & Concept Evaluation : Conducting thorough benchmarking assessments focused on safety considerations. Providing timely insights regarding safety parameters, including restraint configurations and specifications for front-end spaces and sub-systems like seating systems, steering columns, and bumpers. Safety Testing and Validation : Preparing specifications for crash tests and collaborating with project teams to support the test vehicle build process. Coordinating safety validation tests and conducting thorough analysis of test data, generating reports that include actionable improvement plans. AIRBAG ECU Calibration : Applying expertise in airbag ECU calibration to enhance vehicle safety systems. CAD Capability : Utilising CAD tools, with a brief exposure to design and drafting in Catia V5 R21, to support the development of safety features. Vehicle Safety Performance : Conduct system-level and vehicle-level crash testing and maintain compliance with safety protocols including AIS, NCAP, and ECE safety regulations. Analyse safety testing data and contribute to restraint systems analysis and integration. Experience To be successful in this role, the candidate should possess : A minimum of 5-6 years of experience within the automotive industry, demonstrating a solid understanding of vehicle safety tests and restraint tuning. In-depth knowledge of vehicle-level DVP for safety development. Familiarity with the airbag ECU calibration process and associated methodologies. Proficiency in using safety test data analysis tools such as Diadem, PC Crash, and Motion View for effective evaluation and reporting. Experience with Catia V5, including solid modelling, surfacing, assembly, and drafting capabilities. Experience in Teamcenter Engineering for effective product lifecycle management. Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and tolerance stack-up principles. Industry Preferred We strongly prefer candidates from the following industries : Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Tier 1 Suppliers known for their contributions to vehicle safety systems and innovations. Qualifications Ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (BE-Mech / Auto || ME-Mech / Auto) from a recognised institution. A strong academic foundation complemented by practical experience in the automotive safety domain. General Requirements Candidates should meet the following general requirements : Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team (CFT), demonstrating strong collaboration skills. A keen willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts clearly and concisely. Strong analytical abilities, enabling effective problem solving and decision-making in complex scenarios.