Overview

Seeking an experienced Design Lead with expertise in automotive interior trim systems, including Instrument Panel (IP), Cross Car Beam (CCB), and Door Trim components. The role involves end-to-end product design and development, CAD modeling, validation support, supplier coordination, engineering releases, and cross-functional collaboration. The candidate should have robust knowledge of automotive interior systems, manufacturing processes, DFMEA/DVP&R;, GD&T;, and product development lifecycle activities, with experience working in OEM or Tier-1 environments.

Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and release of interior trim systems including Instrument Panel (IP), Cross Car Beam (CCB), and Door Trim components.
- Own component and system-level design activities from concept through production release.
- Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, and release documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including vehicle engineering, CAE, manufacturing, purchasing, quality,



and suppliers to ensure successful product development.
- Perform design reviews, tolerance analysis, DFMEA, DVP&R;, and support validation activities.
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety, durability, NVH, regulatory, and vehicle performance requirements.
- Support manufacturing and assembly feasibility studies, tooling reviews, and design-for-manufacturing initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to cost, weight, quality, and product performance.
- Manage engineering changes, BOM updates, and product releases in line with program milestones.
- Support prototype builds, validation activities, production launch, and issue resolution through root cause analysis.
- Work closely with suppliers to ensure technical feasibility, timely development, and successful product delivery.

Qualifications

B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech in Automotive/Mechanical/Production Engg.

Essential skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mec

📌 Design Lead – Interior Trim Systems (Chennai)
🏢 Expleo
📍 Chennai