Overview

Design Engineer - Exterior Trims and Ambient lighting Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities & Tasks:

- Design and develop exterior trim components (bumpers, grilles, claddings, spoilers, wheel arch trims, pillar appliques, rocker panels, and garnish parts) and Ambient Lighting .
- Create and modify 3D CAD models using tools like CATIA V5/V6.
- Develop designs aligned with Class-A surfaces and define mounting strategies, attachment features (clips, snaps, fasteners), and part interfaces with BIW and adjacent systems.
- Ensure compliance with gap & flush, section requirements, and vehicle master sections.
- Collaborate with CAE teams for simulation studies and provide countermeasure.
- Work closely with Styling Studio, Body Engineering (BIW), Closures, Lighting, and Manufacturing teams .
- Coordinate with suppliers for feasibility, tooling concepts, and cost-effective design solutions.
- Ensure smooth design integration across systems while maintaining styling intent and functional performance.
- Ensure DFM/DFA compliance , including draft analysis, ribbing, wall thickness, and tooling feasibility.




- Ensure compliance with OEM standards, regulatory requirements, and pedestrian safety norms .
- Good knowledge of materials (PP, ABS, PC/ABS, ASA, composites) and surface finishes (painted, textured, chrome plating).

Qualifications

Bachelors/ Masters Degree in Engineering in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering. Essential skills

Essential:

- Robust expertise in automotive exterior trim design/Ambient lighting
- Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 and ENOVIA
- Good understanding of Class-A surface integration
- Knowledge of plastic part design, GD&T;, tolerance stack-up
- Experience with global development processes (GPDS, APQP)
- Familiarity with pedestrian safety and regulatory requirements Desired skills

Desirable:

Experience

4-7 years

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📌 Design Engineer - Exterior Trims and Ambient Lighting (Chennai)
🏢 Expleo
📍 Chennai