Design Engineer - Exterior Trims and Ambient Lighting

Design Engineer - Exterior Trims and Ambient lighting
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities & Tasks:
Design and develop exterior trim components (bumpers, grilles, claddings, spoilers, wheel arch trims, pillar appliques, rocker panels, and garnish parts) and Ambient Lighting.
Create and modify 3D CAD models using tools like CATIA V5/V6.
Develop designs aligned with Class-A surfaces and define mounting strategies, attachment features (clips, snaps, fasteners), and part interfaces with BIW and adjacent systems.
Ensure compliance with gap & flush, section requirements, and vehicle master sections.
Collaborate with CAE teams for simulation studies and provide countermeasure.
Work closely with Styling Studio, Body Engineering (BIW), Closures, Lighting, and Manufacturing teams.
Coordinate with suppliers for feasibility, tooling concepts, and cost-effective design solutions.
Ensure smooth design integration across systems while maintaining styling intent and functional performance.
Ensure DFM/DFA compliance, including draft analysis, ribbing, wall thickness, and tooling feasibility.
Ensure compliance with OEM standards, regulatory requirements, and pedestrian safety norms.
Good knowledge of materials (PP, ABS, PC/ABS, ASA, composites) and surface finishes (painted, textured, chrome plating).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree in Engineering in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering.
Essential
Essential skills
Strong expertise in automotive exterior trim design/Ambient lighting
Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 and ENOVIA
Good understanding of Class-A surface integration
Knowledge of plastic part design, GD&T, tolerance stack-up
Experience with global development processes (GPDS, APQP)
Familiarity with pedestrian safety and regulatory requirements
Desirable
Desired skills
Experience
4-7 years

Work arrangement
No