Job Title: Design Release Engineer - Exterior Trims

Location: Chennai, India
Open Positions: 15
Experience: 5-10 Years
Employment Type: Full time

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Design Release Engineers (DRE) specializing in Exterior Trim systems for passenger vehicle programs.

This role offers an opportunity to work on new vehicle development programs with leading automotive OEMs and global engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead design release activities for Exterior Trim components throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Manage component development from concept to production release.
- Prepare and maintain engineering documentation including DFMEA, DVP&R;, BOM, and release packages.
- Coordinate with styling, CAE, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and supplier teams.
- Drive design reviews and ensure compliance with vehicle packaging requirements.
- Support prototype builds, validation activities, and production launches.
- Review and approve supplier designs, drawings, and engineering changes.
- Ensure components meet performance, quality, cost, weight,



and timing targets.
- Manage engineering change requests (ECR/ECO) and release processes.
- Resolve design, fitment, manufacturing, and assembly issues.

Components Covered

Experience in one or more of the following Exterior Trim systems:
- Front Bumpers
- Rear Bumpers
- Grilles
- Bumper Mounting Brackets
- Wheel Arch Flares
- Wheel Liners
- Side Claddings
- Roof Rails
- Roof Racks
- Side Steps
- Spoilers
- Belly Pans
- Functional Plastic Components
- Exterior Decorative Trim Parts.

Required Skills:
- Strong experience in Automotive Exterior Trim Design & Release Engineering.
- Expertise in product development and engineering release processes.
- Knowledge of plastic injection molded components and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with GD&T;, tolerance stack-up analysis, and DFMEA.
- Hands-on experience with CATIA V5 or NX.
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DVP&R;, and automotive dev

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