Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Job Summary

BE/ME Mechanical or Automobile Engineering

Interiors NPD_CAD/CATIA ( 3DX/CATIA V6/V5) & Team Center BIW sheetmetal ( Door panels Inner/Outer, Hood Panel, Qtr Trim Panel,Reinforcements, Floor Panels, Brackets, Cross members, Fender, Tailgate) new part design, on-going product development changes; digital pre-assembly.

Key Responsibilities

1. Experience in BIW (Body-in-White) Design of Structures such as Upper body, Underbody & Front End Structure & Body closures.

2. Understanding manufacturing processes, tooling and stamping requirements, and assembly sequences of BIW and Closures.

3. Relevant experience in AL-PL layout, Master Sections, Vehicle Integration, Vehicle Packaging, Concept creation and assembly processes of various parts.

4. Knowledge of relevant Regulations & Homologation requirements.

5. Good knowledge and hands-on experience of GD&T; for CAD models and drawings.

6. Knowledge in WERS, GPDS & DPA 0/1 assessments in E2KS.

Skill Requirements

1. Contribute to concept development, Value Analysis – Value Engineering (VA-VE)



and innovative proposals.

2. Support the Design and Development of Body Engineering CAD concepts / solutions for Underbody, covering Recent Product Development for PV - Passenger Vehicle / CV - Commercial Vehicle.

3. Define and implement joining strategies such as SPOT welding, MIG welding, and other attachment features.

4. Ensure design compliance with BIW and vehicle attributes, technical and structural requirements, quality objectives, program milestones, deliverables and specific targets (cost, weight, timing, etc.).

5. Coordinate with the manufacturing team on mass production assembly solutions, assembly sequence, and part feasibility.

6. Interact with the CAE team and interpret results to meet all Regulatory, Safety, NVH, Deflection and Fatigue requirements.

7. Ensure proper engagement interfaces with mating components and respective clearances with surrounding components, thereby meetin

📌 Senior Design Lead (Chennai)
🏢 HCLTech
📍 Chennai