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

Required

Skills & Experience Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related discipline.

Minimum 10 years of experience in automotive exterior engineering, preferably within an OEM Design Studio, Automotive Design Centre, or vehicle product development environment. Strong hands-on experience in: Exterior body systems engineering Package engineering Class-A surface feasibility evaluation Design release and implementation activities Proven experience collaborating directly with Automotive Design Studio teams and translating styling concepts into robust engineering solutions while maintaining design intent.

Strong knowledge of global automotive regulations and homologation requirements, including AIS/CMVR, ECE, and FMVSS, with expertise in:



Lighting systems Mirrors and visibility requirements Pedestrian protection Exterior projections Vehicle exterior safety compliance Valuable understanding of: Closures integration Body structure interfaces Press tooling requirements Sheet metal stamping feasibility Associated manufacturing processes Proficiency in CAD and digital engineering tools such as CATIA V5/V6 or equivalent.

Good understanding of materials and manufacturing technologies, including: Injection moulding Sheet metal stamping Blow moulding Composite manufacturing Assembly and joining processes Strong technical problem-solving, communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working on global vehicle development programs and collaborating with overseas Design and Engineering Centres. Knowledge of pedestrian protection development, validation processes, and regulatory requirements. Understanding of vehicle aerodynamics, aerodynamic component development, and airflow management strategies.

Experience in automotive lighting systems development and related regulatory compliance requirements. Previous experience with an Indian OEM, Global OEM, or Automotive Design Studio environment will be highly preferred.

Key Competencies Technical Leadership Studio Engineering Excellence Exterior Systems Integration Design Feasibility Assessment Regulatory Compliance Management Manufacturing Feasibility Evaluation Cross-functional Stakeholder Management Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving Project Coordination & Delivery Management Mentoring & Team Development Effective Communication & Presentation Skills

📌 Exterior Design (Hyderabad)
🏢 Hyundai Motor India Engineering
📍 Hyderabad