WE'RE HIRING | Design Engineer – Bumper & Exterior Trim

? Location: Chennai

? Experience: 5–8 Years

? Employment Type: Full-Time

? Industry: Automotive / Product Design & Development

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer – Bumper & Exterior Trim with solid hands-on experience in automotive exterior component design and development.

The role involves design and validation of Front & Rear Bumper Fascia, Exterior Trim, and Front-End Module (FEM) components, along with coordination with global suppliers, manufacturing plants, styling teams, and cross-functional engineering teams to achieve project targets in Quality, Cost, and Delivery.

Key Responsibilities

- Design and validate Front & Rear Bumper Fascia components, including in-house design and development.
- Coordinate with plastic manufacturing plant engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.
- Design and validate Exterior Trim components, including chrome-plated, painted, and mold-in-color parts in collaboration with suppliers.
- Manage Quality, Cost, and Timing (QCT) targets for Exterior Trim and Front-End Module components.
- Collaborate with Styling teams for A-surface development and provide technical feedback based on engineering requirements.
- Ensure compliance with automotive safety and regulatory requirements, including pedestrian protection and low-speed impact performance.
- Drive perceived quality through fit-and-finish management and dimensional quality improvements.
- Perform GD&T; analysis and tolerance stack-up calculations to ensure proper component fitment and assembly.
- Coordinate with global suppliers, manufacturing plants, and offshore engineering teams to ensure quality deliverables and timely project execution.




- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve design convergence and resolve engineering issues.

Key Technical Skills & Expertise

- Strong experience in Automotive Bumper Design and Exterior Trim Development.
- Hands-on experience in Front & Rear Bumper Fascia design and validation.
- Knowledge of Exterior Trim and Front-End Module (FEM) components.
- Experience in plastic component design and manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of chrome-plated, painted, and mold-in-color component development.
- Understanding of automotive safety requirements, pedestrian protection, and low-speed impact performance.
- Strong knowledge of GD&T;, Tolerance Stack-up Analysis, Fitment, and Perceived Quality.
- Hands-on experience in UG NX (Unigraphics NX) for 3D CAD modelling and design development.
- Working experience in Teamcenter PLM for CAD data management.
- Experience in Master Section creation and digital design studies.
- Experience in supplier coordination and cross-functional engineering activities.

Educational Qualification

- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.

What We Look For

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good understanding of automotive product development processes.
- Ability to coordinate with global teams, suppliers, and manufacturing plants.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet project timelines.

? Interested candidates can share their updated CV at: [email protected]

Please mention the following details while applying:

1. Total Experience
2. Relevant Experience in Bumper & Exterior Trim Design
3. Current CTC
4. Expected CTC
5. Notice Period
6. Willingness to work in Chennai

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