We are looking for an experienced Senior CAD Design Engineer with solid expertise in automotive plastic trim design . The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end product design (cradle to grave) using CATIA V5 and NX , ensuring design feasibility, manufacturability, and adherence to customer and internal standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop automotive plastic components such as front grilles, rear spoilers, BSM housings, and trim parts using CATIA V5 and NX
- Modify and improve existing designs based on customer and manufacturing requirements
- Perform Class A surface feasibility analysis and highlight non-feasible areas for tooling
- Ensure designs meet DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and injection molding guidelines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, tooling, and global engineering teams (NA/EU/AP)
- Support engineering teams to meet quality, cost, and timeline targets
- Apply GDT standards and ensure proper tolerance stack-up
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior designers
- Work with PLM systems (Teamcenter) for data management and exchange
- Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with OEM standards
Required Skills Qualifications
- Strong experience in CATIA V5 and/or Siemens NX (UG NX)
- Hands-on experience in GSD, surface modeling, assembly design, and solid modeling
- Proven experience in automotive plastic trim design
- Good understanding of injection molding processes and tooling feasibility
- Strong knowledge of GDT and tolerance stack-up
- Experience in Class A, B, C surface development and validation
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in the automotive domain
- Experience in handling project/team leadership roles
- Familiarity with Teamcenter / PLM systems
- Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers
- Bachelor s degree in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering or related field
- Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Key Competencies
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Strong understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM)
- Ability to work in a global, cross-functional environment
- Leadership and mentoring skills
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