Job Title: Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer Wheel Development

Experience: 3 5 Years

CAD Tool Expertise: Siemens NX (UG-NX)

Notice Period: 30 days (Max)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Wheel Design Engineer with 3 to 5 years of experience in automotive chassis/wheel development using Siemens NX. The candidate will be responsible for 3D modeling, surface creation, packaging, brake clearance checks, and drafting for automotive wheels and wheel trim components.

Key Responsibilities

- 3D CAD & Surface Modeling (Siemens NX):

- Design 3D solid and surface models for automotive wheels (alloy/steel), center caps, and aero covers using NX Shape Studio / Freeform Modeling.
- Develop complex spoke geometries while maintaining Class-A surface continuity (G1/G2).

- Vehicle Packaging & Clearance Analysis:

- Perform brake caliper clearance studies (CMM), wheel arch fitment, bolt pattern (PCD) setup, hub interface alignment, and tire envelope checks in NX.
- Utilize NX WAVE Geometry Linker for top-down assembly control and vehicle integration.

- Design for Manufacturing (DFM):





- Apply DFM checks using NX analysis tools (draft angles, split lines, minimum wall thickness, radii) for low-pressure die casting (LPDC), forging, and machining processes.

- 2D Drafting & GD&T;:

- Create detailed manufacturing drawings using NX Drafting with GD&T; (ASME Y14.5), defining critical tolerances for runout, hub concentricity, and bolt seat interfaces.

- Validation & Cross-Functional Support:

- Assist CAE and test teams in setup for radial, cornering fatigue, and 13/30 impact tests.
- Participate in DFMEA creation, engineering change management (ECR/ECO), and release activities.

Candidate Requirements

- Education: B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in automotive wheel or structural component design.
- Core Software: Solid proficiency in Siemens NX (UG-NX) — Part Modeling, Freeform Surfacing, Assembly, WAVE Linker, and Drafting.
- Joining Availability: Candidates with a notice period of 30 to 45 days or less will be preferred

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