Offshore
- Senior Design Engineer – Automotive Exterior Design & Development (Luxury / Sports Cars) Position Details
• Position: Senior Design Engineer – Automotive Exteriors
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Experience:
6–8 years
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Location:
Bangalore (Hybrid)
• Employment Type: Full time
• No. of Positions: 02

About The Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Design Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in automotive exterior component design and development for premium luxury/sports-car programs. The candidate will be responsible for translating styling and packaging requirements into production-feasible engineering designs, developing detailed CAD models, resolving integration issues, and supporting design release activities.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop 3D models and detailed engineering designs for exterior components, including bumpers, fenders, bonnet/hood, doors, tailgate, decklid, spoilers, grilles, and exterior trims.
• Interpret Class-A surfaces and styling data to develop engineering-feasible component designs.
• Perform packaging studies, master section development, interface checks, and assembly integration.
• Demonstrate expert proficiency in CATIA V5 / 3DEXPERIENCE or equivalent automotive CAD tools.
• Develop detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure design compliance with gap and flushness, GD&T;, tolerance stack-up, and dimensional requirements.
• Design plastic exterior components considering wall thickness, ribs, bosses, draft angles, fastening features, and tooling feasibility.
• Support sheet-metal and composite component design, wherever applicable.
• Resolve design issues related to component fitment, clearances,



fastening, assembly, and manufacturability.
• Support DFM/DFA, VAVE, lightweighting, and cost-optimization activities.
• Incorporate engineering changes and maintain BOM, design documentation, and release data.
• Participate in design reviews and customer technical discussions.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned engineering deliverables with required quality standards. Required Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or a related engineering discipline.
• 6–8 years of experience in automotive exterior design and development.
• Experience working on Ferrari Amalfi, Aston Martin DB12, or McLaren vehicle programs will be considered an added advantage.
• Strong hands-on experience in plastic and/or sheet-metal exterior component design.
• Experience with bumpers, fenders, bonnet/hood, doors, closures, exterior trims, and body-mounted components.
• Ability to develop detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Experience in cross-functional coordination and engineering design reviews. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in premium, luxury, or sports-car exterior programs.
• Exposure to carbon-fibre composites and lightweight exterior components.
• Knowledge of pedestrian protection, aerodynamic requirements, and exterior safety considerations.
• Experience with PLM systems, BOM management, and engineering change processes. Why Join Us?
• Opportunity to work on premium automotive exterior design and development.
• Exposure to advanced luxury and sports-car engineering programs.
• Collaborate with international engineering, styling, and manufacturing teams.

📌 Offshore - Senior Design Engineer – Automotive Exterior Design & Development (Bengaluru)
🏢 Inoptra Digital
📍 Bengaluru