Design Engineer - Exterior Trims and Ambient Lighting

## Overview **Design Engineer - Exterior Trims and Ambient lighting** ## Responsibilities **Key Responsibilities & Tasks:** - Design and develop **exterior trim components** (bumpers, grilles, claddings, spoilers, wheel arch trims, pillar appliques, rocker panels, and garnish parts) and **Ambient Lighting**. - Create and modify **3D CAD models** using tools like CATIA V5/V6. - Develop designs aligned with **Class-A surfaces** and define mounting strategies, attachment features (clips, snaps, fasteners), and part interfaces with BIW and adjacent systems. - **Ensure compliance with gap & flush, section requirements, and vehicle master sections.** - Collaborate with CAE teams for simulation studies and provide countermeasure. - Work closely with **Styling Studio, Body Engineering (BIW), Closures, Lighting, and Manufacturing teams**. - Coordinate with **suppliers** for feasibility, tooling concepts, and cost-effective design solutions. - Ensure smooth **design integration across systems** while maintaining styling intent and functional performance. - Ensure **DFM/DFA compliance**, including draft analysis, ribbing, wall thickness, and tooling feasibility. - Ensure compliance with **OEM standards, regulatory requirements, and pedestrian safety norms**. - Good knowledge of **materials (PP, ABS, PC/ABS, ASA, composites)** and surface finishes (painted, textured, chrome plating). ## Qualifications Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree in Engineering in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering. ## Essential skills **Essential:** - Strong expertise in **automotive exterior trim design/Ambient lighting** - Proficiency in **CATIA V5/V6 and ENOVIA** - Good understanding of **Class-A surface integration** - Knowledge of **plastic part design, GD&T, tolerance stack-up** - Experience with **global development processes (GPDS, APQP)** - Familiarity with **pedestrian safety and regulatory requirements** ## Desired skills **Desirable:** ## Experience 4-7 years