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