Offshore - Senior Design Engineer –

- Automotive Exterior Design &
- Development (Luxury / Sports Cars)

Position Details

- Position: Senior Design Engineer –
- Automotive Exteriors
- Experience: 6–8 years
- Location: Bangalore (Hybrid)
- Employment Type: Full-time
- No. of Positions: 02

About The Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Design Engineer with solid 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