Senior Automotive Interior Engineer

As a Senior Automotive Interior Engineer with expertise in CATIA V5, PLM systems, and interior plastic component design, your role will be crucial in leading the design and development of various plastic interior components for European OEM/Tier-1 projects. Your responsibilities will include: - Leading the design and development of plastic interior components such as instrument panels, consoles, door trims, pillars, seat trims, and other cabin plastic systems. - Creating, modifying, and validating 3D CAD models and 2D drawings in CATIA V5 (Part Design, Assembly, Drafting modules). - Ensuring all designs comply with European automotive standards, regulations, and project-specific codes. - Collaborating with various teams within European project environments including styling, manufacturing, CAE, quality, and supplier engineering. - Utilizing PLM systems like ENOVIA or Teamcenter for data management and engineering release processes. - Conducting feasibility studies, packaging checks, and plastic design validations including draft analysis, wall thickness checks, ribs, bosses, clips, and tolerance stack-ups. - Supporting DFMEA, DFM/DFA, and technical reviews with cross-functional stakeholders. - Developing product documentation, BOM structures, and design reports for European customer programs. - Interacting with European OEMs/Tier-1 customers to gather requirements, resolve issues, and ensure design acceptance. - Mentoring junior engineers and enforcing best practices in plastic design and CAD methodology. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's in mechanical/automotive engineering or related field. - 8-10 years of hands-on experience in automotive interiors, plastic components design & development. - Expert proficiency in CATIA V5 (Part Design, Assembly, Drafting). - Strong knowledge of PLM systems and engineering release workflows. - Deep understanding of plastic part design fundamentals including drafts, splits, ribs, clips, mounting, warpage considerations, and tooling feasibility. - Experience working on European OEM/Tier-1 projects with understanding of standards and coding systems. - Knowledge of European automotive regulatory requirements including safety, crash, ergonomic, and environmental standards. - Strong familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, and DFM/DFA practices. - Excellent communication and customer interaction skills. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to work on advanced European automotive programs, collaborate with global engineering teams and top OEMs, and enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities.,