MAR_117 - Sr. Design Engineer (Automotive – Plastic)

Location: Bangalore, India

Department: NPD

Experience: 5-8

Job Title: Senior CAD Design Engineer

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive plastic components such as front grilles, rear spoilers, BSM housings, and trim parts using CATIA V5 and NX
• Modify and improve existing designs based on customer and manufacturing requirements
• Perform Class A surface feasibility analysis and highlight non-feasible areas for tooling
• Ensure designs meet DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and injection molding guidelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, tooling, and global engineering teams (NA/EU/AP)
• Support engineering teams to meet quality, cost, and timeline targets
• Apply GD&T standards and ensure proper tolerance stack-up
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior designers
• Work with PLM systems (Teamcenter) for data management and exchange
• Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with OEM standards

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience in CATIA V5 and/or Siemens NX (UG NX)
• Hands-on experience in GSD, surface modeling, assembly design, and solid modeling
• Proven experience in automotive plastic trim design
• Good understanding of injection molding processes and tooling feasibility
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up
• Experience in Class A, B, C surface development and validation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the automotive domain
• Experience in handling project/team leadership roles
• Familiarity with Teamcenter / PLM systems
• Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering or related field
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Key Competencies

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Strong understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM)
• Ability to work in a global, cross-functional environment
• Leadership and mentoring skills