Design Engineer

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)