Design Engineer

Job Purpose (Significance Of The Role & Objectives)

Key Responsibilities And Deliverables

• Design and develop interior subsystems, including dashboard, door trims, instrumental panels, pillar trims & their associated parts and mechanisms.
• Use CAD software to create 3D models and assemblies, perform motion simulations, and create technical drawings for manufacturing.
• Work on the Interior component packaging inside the vehicle using mannequin models to comply with ergonomic comforts as well as regulatory requirements.
• Perform benchmarking and reverse engineering activities to ensure our design meets and exceeds the existing standards.
• Vendor collaboration to convey our engineering requirements and ensure their implementation.
• Conduct DFMEA to identify potential design flaws and mitigate risks.
• Develop DFA and DFS strategies to optimize the assembly and serviceability of the products.
• Detailed documentation of processes, design reviews, change management, BOM, etc.
• Perform material selection and testing to ensure that components meet functional and aesthetic requirements.
• Attend project meetings, communicate progress, and provide technical support to other team members.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in automotive trim design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure designs meet functional, aesthetic, and cost targets.
  

Desired Qualifications: Required Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 2 - 4 years of experience in automotive interior design and packaging.
• Proven experience working with mannikin models in CAD assemblies.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software, preferably CATIA or Siemens NX.
• Create and manage design documentation, including BOMs, GD&T, and engineering change orders.
• Hands-on experience with DFA, DFS, DFMEA, and DFM methodologies.
• Sound knowledge of sheet metal and plastic part design
• Knowledge of injection molding and thermoforming processes.
• Knowledge of Automotive Regulations.
• Understanding of ergonomic requirements like hand reachability, visibility, headroom etc.
  

Key Competencies

• Result oriented/Goal driven.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated, passionate about learning, and takes initiative with a problem-solving attitude.
• Highest level of integrity (teamwork, confidentiality, ethics, and integrity are the pre-requisite for the role)
• Sense of ownership and pride in his/her performance and its impact on the company’s success.