Overview: Senior Engine Design and Development Engineer

Responsibilities :

- Technical Design & Delivery
- Own technical responsibility and detailed component/sub-system knowledge for all high-performance ICE components and sub-systems.
- Lead the definition, design, and delivery of MAL engine systems in line with attribute, cost, and timing targets.
- Create and contribute to the Engine System Technical Product Specification, including engineering drawings, Tech Specs, and DFMA.
- Ensure compliance with BS 8888 and ISO GPS (Geometrical Product Specification) standards in all design outputs.
- Develop and execute component and sub-system BOM, DFA, FMEAs, DVP, and cost, timing, and quality targets in coordination with Purchasing and SQD teams.

Integration & Programme Support

- Collaborate with internal and external design and analysis teams to deliver technical specifications in line with Powertrain & Vehicle programme timing.
- Ensure seamless component interface with the wider vehicle, including structural, packaging, and aero-cooling requirements.
- Support vehicle programme attribute owners with development activities and reporting.
- Plan and control design release aligned to project timing requirements.

Testing, Validation & Manufacturing Support

- Lead the execution and evaluation of component testing, supporting powertrain and vehicle development activities.
- Provide engineering support across vehicle manufacturing, launch, and production planning phases.

Stakeholder Management & Reporting

- Liaise with all internal and external stakeholders - Product Teams, Finance, Suppliers, and Executive leadership - to ensure programme compliance.
- Prepare and present material for internal and external project status reviews.




- Provide hands-on mentoring and technical support to junior Engineers and external resources.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (mandatory).
- Significant industry experience in high-performance ICE design within OEM or motorsport (specific years commensurate with Senior Engineer grade).
- Experience in CATIA V5 and working to BS 8888 / ISO GPS standards is strongly preferred.
- Prior exposure to McLaren, motorsport, or high-performance supercar OEM programmes is advantageous.

Essential skills:

- Required Skills & Competencies
- Significant experience in high-performance automotive OEM or motorsport environment, with solid engine design, test, and production knowledge.
- Proven experience in OEM or Tier 1 component delivery, ideally in powertrain or driveline systems.
- Component and system design experience within an APQP or similar quality framework (FMEA, component planning, PPAP).
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across supplier, OEM, and internal engineering functions.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools; ability to operate effectively in a hybrid work environment.

Desired skills: 3.2 Technical — Desirable

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (mandatory).
- Significant industry experience in high-performance ICE design within OEM or motorsport (specific years commensurate with Senior Engineer grade).
- Experience in CATIA V5 and working to BS 8888 / ISO GPS standards is strongly preferred.
- Prior exposure to McLaren, motorsport, or high-performance supercar OEM programmes is advantageous.

Experience : Total Experience

- 5 to 10 years in automotive Powertrain Engineering - ICE Designs. - CAD Experience
- 5 to 10 years of hands-on CATIA design in a production vehicle programme environment.

📌 Engine Design Senior Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Expleo
📍 Chennai