Job Title: Design Engineer – Automotive Plastic Components
Location: Noida, India
Employment Type: Full-Time

We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Design Engineer with hands-on expertise in CATIA V5 and automotive plastic component design . The ideal candidate will have experience in designing plastic components and assemblies for automotive applications, along with a strong understanding of styling feasibility, tooling, DFM/DFA, GD&T;, and engineering drawings.
This is an excellent chance for professionals looking to work on challenging automotive product-design projects and contribute to the development of production-ready components.

Key Responsibilities
Design and development of automotive plastic components and assemblies using CATIA V5.
Create and modify 3D models, assemblies, master sections, and detailed engineering drawings .
Perform A-Class surface analysis and evaluate styling feasibility for production.
Conduct tooling feasibility studies , including:
Draft analysis
Core and cavity feasibility
Slider feasibility
Lifter feasibility
Ejection feasibility
Apply DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles for injection-moulded plastic components.
Develop designs considering manufacturability, assembly requirements, quality, cost, and functional performance.
Apply GD&T; principles and ensure compliance with engineering and customer requirements.
Support DFMEA,



FEA/Mold Flow analysis, testing, and validation activities.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams including styling, tooling, manufacturing, quality, testing, and suppliers .
Incorporate design changes based on engineering feedback, validation results, and manufacturing requirements.
Ensure designs meet project timelines, technical specifications, and applicable automotive standards.

Required Technical Skills
CATIA V5 – strong proficiency in part design, assembly design, surfacing, and drafting.
Strong experience in automotive plastic component and assembly design .
Knowledge of A-Class surface analysis and styling feasibility .
Strong understanding of injection moulding and tooling feasibility .
Knowledge of draft, core-cavity, slider, lifter, and ejection concepts .
Good understanding of DFM/DFA for injection-moulded plastic components.
Strong knowledge of GD&T;, master sections, and engineering drawings .
Working knowledge of DFMEA .
Exposure to FEA/Mold Flow analysis, testing, and product validation .
Teamcenter/PLM experience is preferred.

Experience & Qualification
B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering: 4–5 years of relevant automotive experience
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering: Minimum 6 years of relevant automotive experience
Relevant experience in automotive plastic product/component design is required.

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