Thank you for exploring your future career path with KPIT and taking a step towards Reimagining Mobility.

We are looking for inquisitive, solution-driven, and skilled technocrats for the roles of Engineer / Sr Engineer / Tech Lead.

Eager to build something great? Apply and submit your profile today to make it happen.

Please find below JD for Upcoming In person Drive on Chennai on 0- 5.0

- 9.2026 and job location is Chennai. We need max immediate to 30 days Joiner.

Profiles will be screened first and basis on suitability will be called for an interview.

Category Design Engineer – CATIA V5 Should Costing Engineer Experience 3–10 Years

3–10 Years

Location Chennai

Chennai

Education B.E./B.Tech Mechanical, Automotive

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, EEE, Production Engineering

Primary Objective Design and develop automotive systems and components using CATIA V5 with focus on Vehicle Integration, Chassis/ Suspension/breaks/steering/wheel/Powertrain Packaging

Develop should-cost models, drive value engineering and cost reduction initiatives through data-driven analysis

Key Responsibilities

- Part Modeling, Assembly & Detailing using CATIA V5
- Develop and maintain Should Cost Models
- Vehicle Integration and Packaging Studies
- Analyze cost drivers and identify cost reduction opportunities
- Master Sections and Concept Development
- Supplier cost evaluation and negotiations
- Engineering Drawing Interpretation and GD&T; Application
- Manufacturing and material cost analysis
- Chassis, Suspension and Powertrain Packaging Design
- Market benchmarking and competitive analysis
- Manufacturing Feasibility and Tooling Support
- Support sourcing and current product development activities
- Interface Management and Design Release Activities
- Collaborate with procurement, engineering, manufacturing and finance teams
- Compliance with Homologation and Regulatory StandardsTechnical Competencies Suspension Systems: Front & Rear Suspension Packaging, Knuckles, Control Arms, Dampers, Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bars, Subframes.





Cost Modeling, Product Costing, Value Engineering, Manufacturing Cost Analysis, Material Cost Analysis, Supplier Cost Analysis, Cost Benchmarking, Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Chassis Systems: Chassis Architecture, Underbody Packaging, Structural Integration, Mounting Strategies, Frame Design, Vehicle Layout Engineering.

Powertrain Packaging: Engine Bay Packaging, Transmission Layout, Cooling Module Packaging, Exhaust Routing, Mounting Systems, Fuel System Packaging, Clearance & Clash Analysis.

Vehicle Integration: Master Sections, Hard Points, Packaging Studies, DMU Validation, Interface Management.

Core Competencies

- CATIA V5 (Sheet Metal, Plastics, Surface Modeling, Assembly & Drawing Creation)
- Should Costing
- Vehicle Packaging & Integration
- Cost Reduction Initiatives
- Chassis Design
- Procurement & Supply Chain Management
- Suspension Design & Packaging
- Supplier Negotiation
- Powertrain Packaging
- Benchmarking & Value Engineering
- GD&T;
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Teamcenter/Windchill PLM
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- DFM/DFA Concepts
- Homologation KnowledgeTools & Software CATIA V5, Teamcenter, Windchill, Vis Professional, Vis Mockup

CATIA, Cost Modeling Tools, ERP Systems, Excel Industry Background Passenger Vehicle / Automotive Product Engineering

Automotive Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost Engineering

Soft Skills Communication, Leadership, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Team Collaboration

Analytical Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Communication, Leadership, Business Acumen

Keywords CATIA V5, Sheet Metal, Plastic Design, Surface Modeling, Assembly Design, GD&T;, Vehicle Integration, Vehicle Packaging, Chassis Design, Suspension Design, Powertrain Packaging, Engine Packaging, Teamcenter, Windchill, Commercial Vehicle, Passenger Vehicle, Master Sections

Should Costing, Cost Modeling, Product Costing, Cost Reduction, Value Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Supplier Negotiation, Cost Benchmarking, Manufacturing Costing, Strategic Sourcing

Notice Period Immediate to 30 Days

Immediate to 30 Days

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