Middle Management - Engineering

About Us

TATA AutoComp Hendrickson Suspensions Pvt. Ltd. (THSL) is a leading manufacturer of suspension systems for commercial vehicles in India. A 50:50 joint venture between Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd. (Tata Group) and Hendrickson International (USA), THSL combines global suspension technology with deep understanding of Indian operating conditions.

We design and manufactures advanced suspension solutions including air suspensions, rubber and bogie suspensions, lift axles, and parabolic springs for trucks, buses, tippers, and trailers. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Pune, THSL is known for its strong engineering capabilities, focus on quality, durability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead end-to-end design and development of suspension systems (air suspension, leaf spring, dampers, anti-roll bars, linkages) for Bus platforms
• Define suspension architecture aligned with vehicle performance targets (ride, handling, stability, NVH)
• Drive advanced simulations (FEA, MBD) and engineering calculations

Project & Program Management

• Ensure adherence to project milestones, cost targets, and quality standards
• Manage risk assessment, DFMEA, and design validation plans (DVP&R)
• Lead issue resolution during prototype, testing, and production stages

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of design engineers and analysts
• Drive capability development within the team (tools, processes, best practices)

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with suppliers for design, development, and validation of components
• Drive cost optimization, localization, and value engineering initiatives
• Work closely with Customer team for effective completion of projects

Innovation & Strategy

• Benchmark competitors and drive continuous product improvement
• Contribute to long-term suspension technology roadmap for bus platforms

Qualification

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical Engineering

Experience

• 10–15 years of experience in automotive suspension/ chassis system design, preferably in buses or commercial vehicles
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Additional Requirement

• Strong expertise in vehicle dynamics, suspension kinematics, and load analysis
• Hands-on experience with CAD tools (Solid works/CATIA V5 / Creo)
• Experience with CAE tools (ANSYS, HyperMesh, Adams, Abaqus)
• Proven experience in leading engineering teams and projects

Competencies