Job Description:

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.
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📌 Expleo Design Release Engineer Exterior Trim Chennai
🏢 NextHire
📍 Chennai