Job ID
- 63500
- Category
- PD Operations and Quality
- Location
- Chennai, India
- Work Type
- Hybrid

As part of the Global Engineering Design team, you will contribute to the end-to-end product development lifecycle by creating and validating CAD designs for automotive systems such as Body-in-White (BIW), Interior, Exterior, Chassis, Powertrain, and Electrical systems.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure design quality, manufacturability, and compliance with engineering standards. Depending on experience, you may also mentor designers and support project execution.
- Responsibilities
- Develop 3D CAD models and assemblies of plastic components using CATIA V5 / 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX):
- Deliver designs aligned with engineering standards and project timelines
- Capable to virtually perform both static and energetic checks using Catia V5 & 3DX
- Ensure alignment between CAD models and BOM data
- Support design validation using inputs from CAE/CFD analysis and testing
- Proficient in deciding manufacturing feasibility, assembly feasibility and service feasibility.




- Manage design data using PLM tools (e.g., Teamcenter). Good knowledge in using vismockup tool.
- Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering (or equivalent)

Experience
- 3-6 years (Senior Engineer) OR 6-10 years (Lead Engineer) in automotive product development
- At least 4+ years of hands-on CATIA V5 experience

Required Skills:
- Strong CAD modelling skills (CATIA V5 / 3DX)
- Understanding of automotive systems (at least one domain preferred)
- Experience with:
- BOM management
- Design validation processes
- Engineering standards and manufacturability

Preferred Skills
- Exposure to FMEA, Six Sigma, or quality tools:
- Understanding of product development lifecycle:
- Basic awareness of cost considerations and materials
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and

📌 Lead Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Ford Motor
📍 Chennai