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)
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Design Engineer