Deputy General Manager – Bodywork Engineering

Position Overview:

As Deputy General Manager - Bodywork Engineering, you will lead the end-to-end development and optimization of bodywork design for 2W & 3W including motorcycles and scooters. You will oversee Class A/B surfacing engineering, support supply chain strategy for bodywork tooling, and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, design, and supply chain teams to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and aesthetically superior products.

This role demands deep expertise in body/surfacing design engineering, plastic and sheet metal bodywork development, and supplier collaboration for tooling and production readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the bodywork engineering team to drive innovative and manufacturable designs for motorcycles and Scooters.
• Define the bodywork engineering roadmap, aligning with product development strategies for ASEAN business and TVS Motor’s global design philosophy.
• Collaborate with TVS central design, R&D, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of aesthetic, functional, and performance requirements.

2. Bodywork Engineering & Design

• Spearhead Class A/B surfacing engineering, ensuring high-precision, manufacturable designs for plastic and sheet metal bodywork for ASEAN.
• Provide technical leadership in part design, tooling development, and supplier engagement for body panels, fairings, and structural components.
• Implement DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFS (Design for Sustainability) best practices to optimize weight, strength, cost, and sustainability.

3. Supplier & Supply Chain Management

• Oversee & Support end-to-end supply chain for bodywork tooling, working closely with local and global suppliers.
• Ensure cost-effective, high-quality tooling development for the relevant products.
• Negotiate with vendors and toolmakers to achieve the best balance of cost, quality, and lead time.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Execution

• Work closely with Head- Project Management, engineering and Operations Teams to ensure seamless transition from design to mass production.
• Support industrial design teams in achieving product styling objectives while ensuring manufacturability and durability.
• Partner with testing and quality teams to improve structural integrity, aerodynamics, and thermal management of body components.

5. Team Development & Mentorship

• Build and mentor a high-performing bodywork engineering team.
• Implement best practices to enhance technical expertise and efficiency within the organization.
• Establish knowledge-sharing frameworks to upskill teams on surfacing engineering, materials selection, and tooling.

Requirements:

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Work Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in bodywork engineering, Class A/B surfacing, and tooling development.
• Prior leadership role in similar automotive OEMs.
• Proven experience in developing bodywork from concept to production.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of plastics, composites, and sheet metal forming processes.
• Knowledge of tools for surfacing and Class A modeling will be a plus.
• Experience in supplier management and bodywork tooling strategies.

Soft Skills & Leadership:

• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail, ensuring product quality and cost-effectiveness.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

TVS Motor (Singapore) Pte Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees,

Position Overview:

As Deputy General Manager - Bodywork Engineering, you will lead the end-to-end development and optimization of bodywork design for 2W & 3W including motorcycles and scooters. You will oversee Class A/B surfacing engineering, support supply chain strategy for bodywork tooling, and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, design, and supply chain teams to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and aesthetically superior products.

This role demands deep expertise in body/surfacing design engineering, plastic and sheet metal bodywork development, and supplier collaboration for tooling and production readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the bodywork engineering team to drive innovative and manufacturable designs for motorcycles and Scooters.
• Define the bodywork engineering roadmap, aligning with product development strategies for ASEAN business and TVS Motor’s global design philosophy.
• Collaborate with TVS central design, R&D, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of aesthetic, functional, and performance requirements.

2. Bodywork Engineering & Design

• Spearhead Class A/B surfacing engineering, ensuring high-precision, manufacturable designs for plastic and sheet metal bodywork for ASEAN.
• Provide technical leadership in part design, tooling development, and supplier engagement for body panels, fairings, and structural components.
• Implement DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFS (Design for Sustainability) best practices to optimize weight, strength, cost, and sustainability.

3. Supplier & Supply Chain Management

• Oversee & Support end-to-end supply chain for bodywork tooling, working closely with local and global suppliers.
• Ensure cost-effective, high-quality tooling development for the relevant products.
• Negotiate with vendors and toolmakers to achieve the best balance of cost, quality, and lead time.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Execution

• Work closely with Head- Project Management, engineering and Operations Teams to ensure seamless transition from design to mass production.
• Support industrial design teams in achieving product styling objectives while ensuring manufacturability and durability.
• Partner with testing and quality teams to improve structural integrity, aerodynamics, and thermal management of body components.

5. Team Development & Mentorship

• Build and mentor a high-performing bodywork engineering team.
• Implement best practices to enhance technical expertise and efficiency within the organization.
• Establish knowledge-sharing frameworks to upskill teams on surfacing engineering, materials selection, and tooling.

Requirements:

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Work Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in bodywork engineering, Class A/B surfacing, and tooling development.
• Prior leadership role in similar automotive OEMs.
• Proven experience in developing bodywork from concept to production.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of plastics, composites, and sheet metal forming processes.
• Knowledge of tools for surfacing and Class A modeling will be a plus.
• Experience in supplier management and bodywork tooling strategies.

Soft Skills & Leadership:

• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail, ensuring product quality and cost-effectiveness.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

TVS Motor (Singapore) Pte Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees,