We are seeking a Engineer – Engineering Design to join our Global Engineering Design/CAD team in Chennai. Responsible for independently executing systems-level design projects and delivering high-quality, production-ready CAD deliverables across automotive interior or exterior systems. As a Engineer – Engineering Design, you will be a key individual contributor to our Global Engineering Design/CAD team in Chennai, reporting to the CAD Manager LL6. This role is integral to our product development cycle, focusing on systems-level design ownership across diverse automotive domains such as Interior or Exterior commodities, including IP/CNSL, Door Trim, Hard Trims, Front and Rear Fascias, and Functional Trims. In this role, you will take technical ownership of a system or subsystem, creating robust designs that adhere to Ford Engineering requirements and Design Standards using the Catia V5 / V6 environment. A core part of your responsibility will be to execute and ensure timely, high-quality CAD design deliverables in line with Ford GPDS timelines. This position requires strong technical acumen in digital pre-assembly, BOM management, clearance checks, and the ability to implement design actions based on CAE/CFD analysis and testing. You will also be expected to manage the CAD design lifecycle within the PLM tool (Teamcenter / 3DX) and continuously seek opportunities for efficiency and innovation. ### Responsibilities - Execute projects and establish systems-level design ownership. - Perform Design of Interior Exterior Plastics commodities in Catia V5, in line with Engineering requirements and Ford Design Standards. - Meet Ford GPDS timelines and quality standards for CAD design deliverables. - Demonstrate good knowledge in Digital Pre-assembly process and BOM. - Perform Dynamic and static clearance checks. - Ensure CAD / BOM alignment. - Implement Design actions based on analysis using CAE / CFD / outdoor & indoor tests. - Develop designs according to Plastics design specifications & manufacturing processes. - Manage CAD design Lifecycle in PML tool (Teamcenter). - Actively participate in efficiency and innovation initiatives. - Perform Engineering Design with minimal supervision. - Collaborate with D&R Engineers and other cross functional teams to perform all CAD related deliverables with respect to Ford standards. Ensure every Gateway/Milestone targets are achieved with respect to Ford standards and Design rule requirements. ### Qualifications **Education:** - Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical/Automobile) or related disciplines. **Experience:** - Min 4 years of experience in the Automotive Industry. - Minimum 4 years of design experience (CATIA V5) in any of the automotive systems. - Candidates should ideally have 4+ years in Automotive Product Development. **Functional/Technical Skills:** - In-depth CAD tool skills (Catia V5 / V6). - Expertise in vehicle systems and sub-systems (Door Trims/ IP/CNSL, Exterior Plastics, Interior Trims, etc), - Work experience with PLM tools (Teamcenter /3DX). - Knowledge of engineering quality tools: FMEAs, Six Sigma, etc. - Knowledge of applied systems engineering, Six Sigma methodologies. - Knowledge in New Product Introduction process, its milestones, and its delivery success criteria for engineering. - Knowledge of material cost, business equations, and basic finance. - Excellent Written and Verbal communication Working knowledge with Office Tools