Note: Only Face to Face Interview

Date "18th July 2026

Time : 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Must Have Exterior Trim/InteriorTrims with PLM/Teamcenter and Catia V5 and NX

We are seeking an experienced Design Release Engineer (DRE) with strong expertise

in Body Exterior Trim systems to lead the design, development, validation, and release

of exterior components for automotive programs. The role involves managing

component development from concept through production launch, ensuring compliance

with performance, quality, timing, cost, manufacturing, and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate should possess hands-on experience in exterior plastic

components, supplier management, engineering change management, product

validation, and CAD/PLM tools within a vehicle development workplace.

Responsibilities

Product Design & Development

• Lead the design and development of Body Exterior Trim components including:

- Front and Rear Bumpers
- Grilles
- Bumper Mounting Brackets
- Wheel Arch Flares
- Wheel Liners
- Claddings
- Roof Rails/Roof Racks
- Side Steps
- Spoilers
- Belly Pans
- Functional Plastic Components
- Badges and Decorative Components

• Perform concept development, feasibility studies, package reviews, and

engineering assessments.

• Develop and maintain master sections and ensure compliance with vehicle

architecture requirements.

• Drive component optimization for cost, weight, quality, manufacturability, and

performance.

Engineering Release & Change Management





• Own engineering release activities and maintain product structures throughout

the development lifecycle.

• Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), design modifications, release

documentation, and product updates.

• Ensure timely creation and release of drawings, BOMs, and engineering

documentation.

• Support tooling release readiness and production implementation activities.

Validation & Quality

• Develop and execute Engineering Design Validation (DV) and Process Validation

(PV) plans.

• Coordinate design reviews, DFMEA activities, risk assessments, and issue

resolution.

• Support APQP and quality convergence activities with suppliers and internal

teams.

• Investigate and resolve product issues during prototype, pilot, and launch

phases.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Styling, Vehicle Integration, Manufacturing, Quality,

Purchasing, and Validation teams.

• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve technical challenges and ensure program

milestones are achieved.

• Support benchmarking activities and competitive assessments.

• Drive effective communication and reporting across stakeholders throughout

project execution.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable automotive regulations and homologation

requirements related to exterior trim systems.

• Support documentation and evidence required for regulatory approvals.

Program & BOM Management

• Manage BOM structures, complexity management, and configuration control.

📌 Design Release Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Glauben Technologies
📍 Chennai