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Position Context:
Vehicle Drivability Development Manager plays a key role in defining Brand DNA- Driving Experience, developing strategies and means to ensure that vehicle meets performance expectations under various driving scenarios & conditions. This position blends engineering expertise, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. Also position demands to lead a young, energetic team and deliver quick results.Identify Vehicle Drivability Gaps, Analyse them, develop strategies by understanding market needs & competition, define roadmap for workable actions and supervise the team to achieve them
Propose & Support in infusing latest driveability trends, predictive functions and technologies to enhance driveability experience
Define and implement driveability targets aligned with customer expectations and brand identity
Translate subjective feedback into measurable engineering parameters
Collaborate with vehicle dynamics, powertrain, and calibration teams to optimize vehicle response
Facilitate the team with required resources for activities related to the Drivability: Definition, Benchmarking, Calibration/Tuning
Planning, Co-ordinating, Vehicle preparation to ensure timely completion of all Drivability tuning activities including co-ordination with Supplier, ESPs and Internal Powertrain and VCU teams
Process and analysis of data out of the testing, elaborating the test report, including main conclusions and recommendations
Design & implement different drive modes (Eco, Comfort, Sport, etc.) for VF DNA character by integrating Driveability and Dynamics together to give a Differentiated Driving Experience
Evolve different methodologies to define VF DNA, characterize it and develop validation test cases
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (powertrain & chassis) to ensure coherent overall drivability
Perform subjective and objective testing using AVL Drive to translate driver feedback into calibration targets
Manage timelines, resources, and budgets for driveability-related development activities
Lead and mentor a team of engineers and managers
Report progress, prepare business summaries and risks to senior management and stakeholders
Provide expertise feedback on root cause analysis of Driveability & Powertrain- Hardware and software issues
Manage JIRA system, to capture any issue detected during the development/testing. Work together with the respective areas to address properly the technical solution of the issuesEducation/ Professional knowledge:
Automobile or Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineer or equivalent work experience (8+ years) with Exposure to EV/hybrid systems (regen tuning, e-motor torque delivery)
Typically more than 8 years in vehicle development, with hands-on experience in testing, calibration/tuning
Worked more than 5years in Powertrain calibration
Capable to lead and manage a team
Skill, Experience:
Solid background in vehicle Systems, EV &B HEV Systems, Layout and Functions.
Hands-on experience tuning accelerator pedal maps (tip-in/tip-out, progression, torque request shaping).
Good knowledge on Powertrain Hardware including Software, Geartrain design concepts, failure modes, problem solving
Expertise in defining and calibrating multi-mode vehicle characters (Eco, Comfort, Sport, Off-road).
Correlate simulation (CAE) and physical test results, ensuring robust calibration strategies
Good skills for subjective assessment of Performance Feel and Drivability
Experience of working with external global testing suppliers (AVL, FEV, Bosch, Continental)
Other requirements (if need):
Skilled for Problem solving, analytical thinking and presenting result-oriented behavior.
International proving grounds exposure and driving permit ( desirable)
Valid Driving licence (LCV, SUV).
Proficiency in data acquisition & analysis tools
Assertive and presenting very good analytical skills.
Willingness to travel overseas when required as per business demands.
Good Team player and ability to work seamlessly with cross functional teams.
Excellent oral and written communication skills (English).Job ID: 144502997