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 issues
Requirements
Education/ 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).