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Senior Manager - Air-Intake System Design and Development

CompanyDaimler Truck
LocationSriperumbudur
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 10, 2026
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About the Role

Technical Skills:

  • Excellent technical knowledge and hands-on experience in Air-Cleaner, Filter Elements, Pre-Cleaner, Ducts, Hoses & Brackets.
  • Deep understanding and experience of testing at component, system and vehicle-level.
  • Hands-on experience in DFMEA, DVP and 8D.
  • Expertise in UG-NX with hands-on experience in 3D and 2D along with GD&T.
  • Understanding of Commercial Vehicle Development process.
  • Strong expertise on Failure Investigation, Root Cause Analysis and Countermeasure Implementation.
  • Experience in Root Cause Analysis & Solution Implementation of Field Failures.
  • Technical support to production team to solve concerns.
  • Idea generation, Design Release, Validation & Implementation of Cost & Weight Reduction measures.

 

Soft Skills:

  • Good communication, interpersonal and co-ordination skills.
  • Strong presentation skills to convey technical aspects in a simple way to stakeholders and Leadership team.
  • Good team-player.
  • Curious to learn and passionate to achieve.
  • Extremely customer focused.
  • Ability to work independently without guidance.
  • Harmonious interactions with CFT members building trust and confidence.
  • Interaction with Global counterparts with multi-cultural backgrounds.
  • Willingness for global travels based on project requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Create concepts for Air-Intake System including Air-Cleaner, Pre-Cleaner, Ducts, Hoses & Brackets.
  • Define specifications and prepare component and system spec. books for Air-Cleaner, Pre-Cleaner, Ducts and Hoses.
  • Design and development as per Cost, Quality and Timeline targets for all projects and PoCs.
  • Do First principle design calculations for estimating Air-Intake System Performance.
  • Selection of suitable Air-Cleaner, Pre-Cleaner, Filter Elements, etc.
  • Hands-on experience at Child-part level.
  • Prepare / check drawings and setup DMU.
  • Prepare design, FMEA and DVP.
  • Resolve issues during proto-build, testing, development, production and field issues with root-cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions, through problem-solving techniques.
  • Facilitate variant reduction and cost reduction by generating ideas and ensure implementation.
  • Generate innovative ideas of filing patents and implement in production.
  • Co-ordination with cross-functional teams.
  • Prepare effective presentations to ensure clear information / communication to management and peers.

Qualifications

Qualification:

  • BE - Mechanical / Production / Automobile / Mechatronics

 

Experience:

  • Around 3 to 8 years of experience in Air-Intake System Design and Development.
Key Skills
Air-Intake System DesignAir-Cleaner and Filter DesignPre-Cleaner DesignDucts and HosesCommercial Vehicle DevelopmentComponent, System, and Vehicle-Level TestingDFMEADVP8D Problem SolvingUG-NX3D and 2D DesignGD&TFailure InvestigationRoot Cause AnalysisDesign ValidationCost and Weight Reduction
Categories
EngineeringManagement & LeadershipManufacturingTransportation
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Create and develop air-intake system concepts and components, including specifications, designs, drawings, DMU, FMEA, and validation plans, while meeting cost, quality, and timeline targets. Resolve development, production, and field issues through root-cause analysis and corrective actions, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement cost reductions, design improvements, and innovative ideas.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
9428
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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