Lead end-to-end design and development of automotive interior components including Instrument Panel, Door Trim, Console & Cross car beam.
Develop plastic parts from scratch starting with styling inputs, packaging studies, interface management, and concept feasibility.
Create and validate robust CAD designs using CATIA and 3DX, ensuring engineering intent, geometry integrity, and release readiness.
Manage part structures, revisions, and engineering data using PLM Team Center.
Apply DFM and DFA principles throughout the design cycle to ensure manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
Ensure design to manufacture and design for serviceability requirements are built into part architecture from the beginning.
Drive plastic part design with proper wall thickness, draft, ribs, bosses, snaps, clips, mounting features, and structural support features.
Perform detailed tooling feasibility studies including parting line, undercuts, sliders, lifters, ejector placement, shut offs, and mold release considerations.
Support mold design, tooling strategy,



and prototype/tool trial activities with suppliers and manufacturing teams.
Participate in APQP activities and support robust product development processes aligned with launch milestones.
Collaborate on PPAP, validation, prototype build issues, and production readiness.
Lead and support supplier discussion for feasibility reviews, technical alignment, issue resolution, and design optimization.
Work closely with cross-functional teams including styling, packaging, CAE, manufacturing, tooling, quality, purchasing, and suppliers.
Support quality planning, dimensional control, GD&T;, tolerance stack-up, and fit/finish requirements.
Review material selection and ensure part performance for durability, appearance, service, and assembly.
Support design validation, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and launch issue closure.

Ensure parts meet function, cost, quality, and timing targets throughout the development cycle.

📌 Sr Designer Interior Trims Using Catia Chennai (India)
🏢 Detroit Engineered Products (DEP)
📍 India