Design Lead - Casting, CAD Software

Experience: 4 to Not Available years

Location: Chennai, India

Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Powertrain, Transmission, Driveline, Engine, Fuel, Cooling, Exhaust components, Clearance & Interference checks, Vehicle Integration, Packaging, Flexible part simulation, Design Rules for Powertrain/Vehicle components, 3DX, Microsoft Office, Geometric compatibility studies, Teamcenter, Vismockup, CATIA V5, CAD positioning, Technical drawings, BOM, Lean Six Sigma Certification, CAD Software

Job Summary
The Design Lead in Casting plays a critical role in driving the design strategy and overseeing the design team to ensure high-quality design solutions that align with business objectives. This position requires a blend of technical expertise in casting and strong leadership to foster collaboration among stakeholders and integrate design thinking into product development.

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• BE/ME in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering with 4+ years of experience in powertrain (Transmission, Driveline, Engine, Fuel, Cooling and Exhaust components).
• Must have practical experience in Clearance & Interference checks, Vehicle Integration, Packaging, Flexible part simulation and Design Rules for Powertrain/Vehicle components in 3DX workplace.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
Experience with Microsoft Office tools is required
• Geometric compatibility studies encompass static and dynamic checks, clearances, variations, positional correctness, and interface completeness within Teamcenter/Vismockup/CATIA V5/3DX.
• Conducting package study evaluations to ensure each vehicle part meets master design requirements prior to manufacturing.
• Candidate should have hands-on experience in CAD positioning and ability to interpret technical drawings.




• Key responsibilities include collaborating with regional cross-functional teams and resolving CAD or packaging issues.
• Familiarity with BOM, program complexity, and flexible part simulation study (Vent, Cooling hoses and Bellows) would be a significant advantage.
Preference will be given to internal candidates, ready to join and Diversity profiles.

Key Responsibilities
1. Collaborate With Key Stakeholders To Understand Business Objectives And Integrate Design Thinking Into Casting Product Development Through The Application Of Cad Software And Casting Methodologies.
2. Lead A Team Of Designers By Providing Guidance On Casting Techniques And Best Practices, Ensuring The Delivery Of Innovative And Functional Design Solutions That Meet Quality Standards.
3. Present Casting Design Concepts And Strategies To Stakeholders, Gathering Feedback And Iterating On Designs Based On Input To Ensure Alignment With Business Goals.
4. Establish And Maintain Design Standards, Guidelines, And Best Practices Specifically For Casting Processes, Ensuring Consistency And Excellence In All Design Outputs.
5. Stay Abreast Of Industry Trends And Emerging Technologies In Casting And Product Design To Drive Innovation And Excellence Within The Design Team.

Skill Requirements
1. Strong Understanding Of Casting Processes And Techniques.
2. Proficient In Cad Software For Product Design And Modeling.
3. Excellent Communication And Leadership Skills To Manage Design Teams And Engage Stakeholders.
4. Solid Ability To Present And Articulate Design Concepts Effectively To Various Audiences.
5. Familiarity With Design Standards And Best Practices Within The Product Design Domain.

Other Requirements
1. Certification In Cad Software (E.G., Autodesk Certified Professional) Is Optional But Valuable.
2. Lean Six Sigma Certification Is Recommended To Enhance Process Improvement Capabilities.

📌 Design Lead Casting, CAD Software (Chennai)
🏢 HCL Technologies
📍 Chennai