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.
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📌 Design Release Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Expleo Group
📍 Chennai