Position Context:

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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

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Propose & Support in infusing latest driveability trends, predictive
functions and technologies to enhance driveability experience

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Define and implement driveability targets
aligned with customer expectations and brand identity

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Translate subjective feedback into measurable
engineering parameters

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Collaborate with vehicle dynamics,
powertrain, and calibration teams to optimize vehicle response

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Facilitate the team with required resources
for activities related to the Drivability: Definition, Benchmarking, Calibration/Tuning

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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

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Process and analysis of data out of the testing, elaborating the test
report, including main conclusions and recommendations

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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

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Evolve different methodologies to define VF DNA, characterize it and
develop validation test cases

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Collaborate with cross-functional teams (powertrain & chassis) to
ensure coherent overall drivability

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Perform subjective and objective testing using AVL Drive to translate
driver feedback into calibration targets

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Manage timelines, resources, and budgets for driveability-related
development activities

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Lead and mentor a team of engineers and managers

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Report progress, prepare business summaries and risks to senior
management and stakeholders

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Provide expertise feedback on root cause analysis of Driveability &
Powertrain- Hardware and software issues

Requirements

Education/ Professional knowledge:

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Automobile or Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineer or equivalent work
experience (8+ years) with Exposure to EV/hybrid systems (regen tuning, e-motor
torque delivery)

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Typically more than 8 years in vehicle development, with hands-on
experience in testing, calibration/tuning

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Worked more than 5years in Powertrain calibration

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Capable to lead and manage a team

Skill, Experience:

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Solid background in vehicle Systems, EV &B HEV Systems, Layout and
Functions.

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Hands-on experience tuning accelerator pedal maps
(tip-in/tip-out, progression, torque request shaping).

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Good knowledge on Powertrain Hardware including Software,
Geartrain design concepts, failure modes, problem solving

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Expertise in defining and calibrating multi-mode vehicle
characters (Eco, Comfort, Sport, Off-road).

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Correlate simulation (CAE) and physical test results,
ensuring robust calibration strategies

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Good skills for subjective assessment of Performance Feel and
Drivability

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Experience of working with external global testing suppliers (AVL, FEV,
Bosch, Continental)

Other requirements (if need):

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Skilled for Problem solving, analytical thinking and presenting
result-oriented behavior.

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International proving grounds exposure and driving permit ( desirable)

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Valid Driving licence (LCV, SUV).

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Proficiency in data acquisition & analysis tools

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Assertive and presenting very good analytical skills.

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Willingness to travel overseas when required as per business demands.

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Good Team player and ability to work seamlessly with cross functional
teams.