Design Engineer – Rear Axle, Propeller Shaft, Wheels & Tyres

Job Title: Design Engineer – Rear Axle, Propeller Shaft, Wheels & Tyres

Location: Chakan, Pune

Employment Type: Full-Time | Work from Office

Experience Required: 4 – 10 Years

Qualification: B.E. (Mechanical/Automobile/Production or related)

Salary: Up to ₹8 LPA

Spoken Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi preferred

Job Description

Wissen Baum Engineering Solutions is seeking an experienced Design Engineer – Rear Axle, Propeller Shaft, Wheels & Tyres (RA, PS, WT) to join our product engineering team at Chakan, Pune. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals with strong expertise in commercial vehicle design, validation, and integration of critical driveline components.

As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing commercial vehicle components including rear axles, propeller shafts, wheels, and tyres, with a strong emphasis on performance, durability, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturability. You will play a key role in ensuring the seamless integration of these components into overall vehicle architecture, collaborating with cross-functional teams such as manufacturing, testing, validation, and quality.

This role demands proficiency in CATIA for 3D modeling and 2D drawings, along with practical knowledge of DFMEA, DFA, DFS, and DFM principles. Candidates with prior experience in developing Design Validation Plans (DVP), handling bolted and joinery designs, and working on homologation requirements will be highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop commercial vehicle components: rear axle, propeller shaft, wheels, tyres.
• Apply design best practices in DFMEA, DFA, DFS, and DFM to optimize manufacturability and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure fitment, integration, and assembly compatibility.
• Develop and execute Design Validation Plans (DVP) and support physical validation activities.
• Create and revise 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using CATIA.
• Ensure compliance with homologation standards and industry safety guidelines.
• Support manufacturing, quality, and testing teams in resolving design-related issues.
• Provide engineering inputs for bolted/joinery design and mechanical integrity assessments.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automobile, or Production Engineering (mandatory).
• 4–10 years of relevant experience in automotive design and development.
• Strong expertise in CATIA V5 for 3D modeling and drafting.
• Knowledge of commercial vehicle aggregates and mounting systems.
• Proficiency in DFMEA, DFM, DFA, DFS practices.
• Hands-on experience with validation and compliance documentation.
• Strong problem-solving ability and engineering judgment.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.