Senior Lead Designer - Exterior Trims (Bumpers, Claddings, side moldings, roof rails, ORVM, quarter glass, etc.)

Responsibilities/ task Key Responsibilities of the Senior Lead Engineer include managing and guiding the technical aspects of designing the Exterior trim ensuring delivery of quality, functional, and aesthetically appealing components that meet safety, regulatory and cost requirements.

Technical Expertise:
Exposure to global requirements for trim engineering & design. Must have handled 2-3 projects of (Bumpers, Claddings, side moldings, roof rails, ORVM, quarter glass, etc.) throughout the product lifecycle.
Should be able to develop the Master sections, Concept design & converge them into detail engineering, ensuring that the systems meet all Manufacturing, function & safety requirements
Expertise in materials used for exterior trims (plastics, composites) and knowledge of manufacturing processes like injection molding, compression molding, and thermoforming.




Should have hands on Experience on CATIA V6 & 3D Experience PLM to manage the Exterior trim product design activity
Ensure that exterior components are properly integrated with other vehicle systems (e.g., chassis & Body structure) and that designs are compatible with the overall vehicle architecture.
To follow defined processes & customer standards and maintain quality and delivery targets in day-to-day customer deliveries.
Quality and manufacturing Drawing Creation considering 3-2-1 principle, car positioning & Geometrical dimensioning -Tolerance etc.
Should be able to prepare the technical documents i.e. DFMEA, DFA, DFM, DFS, Gap & flush document
Must be able to read the Digital simulation reports & able to provide the solution accordingly.
Ensure that exterior components meet NVH performance targets, focusing on minimizing cabin noise and vibrations.
Familiarity with global automotive safety and environmental regulations (FMVSS, ECE) related to exterior components
To follow defined processes &

📌 Senior Design Lead (India)
🏢 Hinduja Tech
📍 India