COC Head - Engine Design & Validation

Date: 6 Apr 2026

Location: Jaipur, RJ, IN, 302028

Company: Hero Motocorp

Function

Research & Development - Jaipur

Pay Band

M6 and above

Role

COC Head

A purpose driven role for you

The Head Engine Design and Simulation is responsible to Guide Teams in design, simulation and performing FEA for as per approved model strategy state of art engines and technologies, further improve existing products, focus on the various section’s engagement in engine technology and research related activities and ensures such delivery within CTQ parameters by developing and guiding a self reliant team of engineers along with established relevant processes that enable delivering such highly competitive engines and technologies preferably in house.

A Day in the life

Provides and owns specific technical solutions (incl. trade-off and decisions) meeting the CTQ targets for his assembly- Head Engine Design and Stimulation section. Setting-up robust internal engine design and simulation processes for adherence to quality norms .
Guidance in all technical issues and ensure know how enhancement to his team- Support build up of independent and innovative engine design team
Develops schedule for deliverables in order to meet target agreement- Ensure in time completion of all related development tasks

Effective test planning and monitoring the progress of the project

Collaborate/integrate with all related departments and functions
Provides innovations and new technologies, ensures commonality compliant to HMC long-term strategy - Identification of new products, viability and feasibility assessment of identified product to full potential.
Benchmarking of competitors’s engines
Escalate in case of unresolvable conflicts of CTQ targets - Effective communication with senior management team for timely future decisions

Academic Qualification & Experience

B Tech In Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from renowned Institute
Project Management/Management courses
Add. Qualifications (IC Engines), languages etc
Min. 20+ yrs (of domain relevant experience)
Managing and developing teams

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Solid internal combustion engine background.
In depth knowledge of various engine design, simulation tools and processes
Basic know how on FEA
Good knowledge of engine thermodynamics
Understanding of all engine components design functionality, vehicle dynamics and impact
Proven record of work with post processing tools for analysis of data.
Strong technical exposure to motorcyle engines and transmission
Sound knowledge on global technology trends
Exposure to advance engine technology, keen interest in it.
Have experience with top engine design consultants
High level of production/manufacturing understanding

Behavioural Skills

Analytical and problem solving skill Design Thinking (Preferred)
Fluent communication skills

What will it be like to work for Hero

As the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for the last 22 years, Hero is where you will get to work with the brightest innovators, passionate about being the best in what they do. You will become a part of India’s proudest legacy, a brand that is celebrated by 110 million Indians and is now taking over the world with its manufacturing superpower. If you are someone who dreams big and goes after their dreams with absolute conviction, Hero is your place to be. At Hero, we are building a cutting-edge future of mobility, pushing frontiers of innovation and aiming for the very best. Choose to be with the best, choose to be your best.

About Hero

Headquartered in New Delhi (India), Hero MotoCorp is the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for 22 consecutive years. We are at the forefront of developing modern, technologically superior and eco-friendly mobility solutions for its millions of customers around the world.

Hero MotoCorp has rapidly transformed into a true multinational organization with a presence in 47 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.

We have achieved the coveted milestone of 110 million cumulative production and sales since inception. Aligned with its Vision “Be the Future of Mobility”, Hero MotoCorp plans to achieve its next 100 million sales by 2030.

We have a globally benchmarked manufacturing and Research & Development (R&D) ecosystem that is spread across global geographies. Its R&D facilities are located in India and Germany - the Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) at Jaipur, India, and the Tech Centre Germany (TCG), near Munich. Hero MotoCorp’s eight ‘green’ manufacturing facilities are spread across India (6), Colombia (1) and Bangladesh (1).

Hero MotoCorp is the pre-eminent leader in the Indian two-wheeler market. It is the only motorcycle manufacturing company listed in Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

In 2022, Hero MotoCorp launched a separate brand for emerging mobility solutions, including Electric Vehicles (EV) - VIDA, Powered by Hero. VIDA has commenced sales of VIDA V1 – its first EV – in India and plans to launch the product in global markets.

We are one of the largest global corporate promoters of multiple sporting disciplines. Hero is globally associated with golf, football, field hockey, cricket and motorsports. Hero MotoSports Team Rally is one of India’s flag-bearers in global rally racing. The iconic golfer Tiger Woods is Hero MotoCorp’s Global Corporate Partner.

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