Job Description

About the Role

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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Studio Engineer – Exterior Engineering to join our Automotive Design Studio team at HMIE, Hyderabad.

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This role serves as a critical bridge between Styling and Engineering, transforming creative design concepts into technically feasible and production-ready exterior vehicle solutions while preserving the intended design vision. Working closely with Studio Designers and cross-functional engineering teams, the Senior Studio Engineer will lead package integration, feasibility assessments, regulatory compliance activities, and manufacturing readiness evaluations to ensure the successful delivery of world-class exterior systems that meet design, quality, cost, timing, and performance targets.

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Required Skills & Experience

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- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related discipline.
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- Minimum 10 years of experience in automotive exterior engineering, preferably within an OEM Design Studio, Automotive Design Centre, or vehicle product development environment.
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- Strong hands-on experience in:
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- Exterior body systems engineering
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- Package engineering
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- Class-A surface feasibility evaluation
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- Design release and implementation activities
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- Proven experience collaborating directly with Automotive Design Studio teams and translating styling concepts into robust engineering solutions while maintaining design intent.
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- Strong knowledge of global automotive regulations and homologation requirements, including AIS/CMVR, ECE, and FMVSS, with expertise in:
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- Lighting systems
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- Mirrors and visibility requirements
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- Pedestrian protection
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- Exterior projections




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- Vehicle exterior safety compliance
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- Positive understanding of:
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- Closures integration
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- Body structure interfaces
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- Press tooling requirements
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- Sheet metal stamping feasibility
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- Associated manufacturing processes
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- Proficiency in CAD and digital engineering tools such as CATIA V5/V6 or equivalent.
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- Good understanding of materials and manufacturing technologies, including:
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- Injection moulding
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- Sheet metal stamping
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- Blow moulding
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- Composite manufacturing
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- Assembly and joining processes
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- Strong technical problem-solving, communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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Preferred Qualifications

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- Experience working on global vehicle development programs and collaborating with overseas Design and Engineering Centres.
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- Knowledge of pedestrian protection development, validation processes, and regulatory requirements.
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- Understanding of vehicle aerodynamics, aerodynamic component development, and airflow management strategies.
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- Experience in automotive lighting systems development and related regulatory compliance requirements.
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- Previous experience with an Indian OEM, Global OEM, or Automotive Design Studio environment will be highly preferred.
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Key Competencies

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- Technical Leadership
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- Studio Engineering Excellence
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- Exterior Systems Integration
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- Design Feasibility Assessment
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- Regulatory Compliance Management
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- Manufacturing Feasibility Evaluation
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- Cross-functional Stakeholder Management
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- Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
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- Project Coordination & Delivery Management
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- Mentoring & Team Development
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- Effective Communication & Presentation Skills
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📌 Exterior Design (Hyderabad)
🏢 Hyundai Motor India Engineering
📍 Hyderabad