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 setting.

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

Good 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