Seeking a highly experienced Bus Body Engineer with a strong background in bus body structure design, development, and advisory services. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of hands-on experience in structural engineering, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative bus body solutions
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, analysis, and validation of bus body structures, ensuring compliance with safety, durability, and regulatory standards (AIS, CMVR, etc.).
- Provide technical advisory support to internal teams and external stakeholders on structural design, material selection, and manufacturing feasibility.
- Provide technical clearances for Bus Bodies built at accredited body builders, as per the internal BBA guidelines and report the findings.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including chassis engineering, electrical, HVAC, and manufacturing to ensure seamless integration of systems.
- Review and approve engineering drawings, 3D models, and structural simulations (durability, crashworthiness, etc.).
- Drive cost optimization and weight reduction initiatives without compromising structural integrity or safety.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for structural issues in field or production.
- Stay updated with industry trends, new materials, and technologies in bus body engineering.
- Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge-sharing initiatives across the organization.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering/ automotive engineering.
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in bus body design and structural engineering.
- Strong knowledge of bus body regulations, homologation requirements, and safety standards.
- Proficiency in CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar) and Exposure to FEA software (ANSYS, Simsolid, HyperMesh, etc.).
- Experience in working with OEMs or body builders is a plus.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Attributes:
- Exposure to electric or hybrid bus platforms.
- Experience in lightweight material applications (aluminum, composites).
- Ability to lead design reviews, audits, and technical workshops at Body Builder /Dealership Facilities.
At Daimler Truck, we promote diversity and foster an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, as these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company.
Inclusion and Equal opportunities are important to us – regardless of where you come from and who you are. We look forward to receiving applications from people of all cultures and genders, parents, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTIQ+ community.
