Senior Mechanical Engineer (Vehicle Layout)
PACCAR · Pune
PACCAR India is looking for a skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team in Pune, specializing in commercial vehicle packaging and layout engineering for ICE, BEV, and Hybrid platforms across long-haul, heavy-haul, tractor, and tipper applications with multiple engine, axle, and cab configurations.
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at PACCAR, you will be responsible for vehicle layout development and packaging optimization, clearance and clash analysis, peripheral aggregate packaging and integration, routing and packaging of pipes, hoses, tubes, and wiring harnesses, interface management, package envelope and articulation studies, benchmarking, concept evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration. You will play a key role in delivering robust, manufacturable, and serviceable vehicle solutions that meet performance, durability, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
At PACCAR, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization known for engineering excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to employee growth and well-being. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, your contributions make a real difference, and your career can thrive as you help build world-class products that power the future of transportation.
Key Responsibilities:
Vehicle Layout
- Understanding of underbody and chassis-mounted aggregates, their functions, packaging requirements and vehicle integration across ICE, BEV, and HYBRID commercial vehicle platforms.
- Ability to define package space, installation requirements, mounting schemes, and functional interfaces for chassis-mounted and underbody systems.
- Experience in assessing packaging constraints, installation feasibility, kinematic movements, articulation requirements, and system integration of steering, suspension, axle, braking, and powertrain systems.
- Experience in conducting clash and clearance investigations, issue severity assessment, root cause analysis, and implementation of packaging solutions.
The primary function for this position includes:
- Develop and execute CAD models and drawings, including vehicle layouts, installation studies, and sheet metal components.
- Understanding of clipping, fixation, and clamp selection for HV/LV harnesses, along with metal pipe routing requirements and installation practices.
- Perform vehicle benchmarking, technical specification analysis, and support concept evaluation and selection activities.
- Participate in technical reviews and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams while providing technical support and guidance to team members as required.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Automotive or Production Engineering
Technical / Professional Experience Desired:
- Total experience of 4-6 years of hands‑on experience in Mechanical engineering.
- Strong proficiency in NX and Teamcenter.
- Strong understanding of chassis systems and interfaces.
- Strong understanding of sheet‑metal design and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to manage and design large assemblies efficiently.
- Basic understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack‑up, and engineering drawing practices.
- Experience in tool clearance, reliability, and ergonomic assessments.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with local and global cross-functional engineering teams.
Knowledge & Skills REQUIRED:
- Familiar with truck systems and components
- Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and assembly techniques.
- Familiar with validation, test procedures and issue resolution
- ECR/ECN release system will be an added advantage
- Standards (Euro Norms)
Competencies and Behaviours:
- Problem‑solving skills with learning approach
- Strong verbal and written English communication and presentation skills.
- Team player with highly effective interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Work with Integrity, Ownership & Accountability