Job Description
A typical
Interior Trims Design Engineer (CATIA) Job Description
in the automotive industry (including companies like RNTBCI, OEMs, and Tier-1 suppliers) looks like this:

Job Title

Design Engineer – Interior Trim (CATIA V5)
Roles & Responsibilities
- Design and develop interior trim components such as:
- Instrument Panel (IP)
- Door Trims
- Center Console
- Pillar Trims (A/B/C)
- Headliner
- Garnish parts
- Glove Box
- Floor Console
- Create 3D models and 2D drawings using CATIA V5 (Part Design, Assembly Design, Generative Shape Design, Drafting).
- Develop components according to OEM design standards and packaging requirements.
- Perform feasibility studies, packaging analysis, and interference (clash) checks.
- Design plastic parts considering manufacturing guidelines such as:
- Draft angles
- Wall thickness
- Ribs
- Bosses
- Snap-fits
- Heat stakes
- Locating features
- Coordinate with CAE, manufacturing, tooling, purchasing, and suppliers.
- Implement Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).




- Participate in design reviews and ensure timely release of CAD data.
- Support prototype builds and production issue resolution.

Required Skills
- Solid proficiency in CATIA V5.
- Knowledge of GD&T; and engineering drawings.
- Understanding of injection molding and plastic part design.
- Familiarity with automotive interior systems and trim attachment methods.
- Knowledge of tolerance stack-up and DFMEA is an advantage.
- Experience with PLM tools such as Teamcenter or ENOVIA is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications
- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, or Production Engineering.
- Typically 2–8 years of experience in automotive interior trim design.

Common Interview Topics
- CATIA V5 Part Design, Assembly Design, GSD, and Drafting.
- Plastic design rules (draft, ribs, bosses, snap-fits).
- Dog house, heat stake, screw boss, and locator design.
- Master sections and packaging concepts.
- GD&T; basics.
- Engineering chang

📌 Interior Trims (Chennai)
🏢 Segula Technologies
📍 Chennai