Offshore - Senior Design Engineer – Automotive Interior Design & Development

InOpTra Digital

Posted 12 Nov 2026

Offshore - Senior Design Engineer – Automotive Interior Design & Development (Luxury / Sports Cars)

Position Details

  • Position: Senior Design Engineer – Automotive Interiors
  • Experience: 6–8 years
  • Location: Bangalore (Hybrid)
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • No. of Positions: 04

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Senior Design Engineer with strong experience in automotive interior component design and development for premium luxury/sports-car programs.

The candidate will be responsible for developing detailed 3D designs, engineering solutions, component integration, and design releases while working closely with technical leads and cross-functional engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop 3D models and detailed engineering designs for automotive interior components such as instrument panels, door trims, centre consoles, cockpit assemblies, seating interfaces, headliners, and interior plastic trims.
  • Interpret styling data, Class-A surfaces, packaging requirements, and engineering inputs to develop production-feasible designs.
  • Perform component packaging, interface checks, assembly integration, and clearance studies.
  • Demonstrate expert proficiency in CATIA V5 / 3DEXPERIENCE or equivalent automotive CAD tools.
  • Develop master sections, detailed sections, 2D drawings, and engineering documentation.
  • Ensure design compliance with gap and flushness, GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and fit-and-finish requirements.
  • Design plastic components considering wall thickness, ribs, bosses, draft angles, snap fits, fastening features, and tooling feasibility.
  • Support DFM/DFA, VAVE, weight optimization, and design improvement activities.
  • Incorporate engineering changes and maintain design documentation, BOM, and release data.
  • Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and customer meetings.
  • 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 interior 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 interior component design and development.
  • Ability to develop detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, and engineering documentation.
  • Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams and supporting design reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in premium, luxury, or sports-car interior programs.
  • Exposure to leather trims, stitching, soft trims, decorative surfaces, and premium materials.
  • Knowledge of automotive interior safety and airbag integration requirements.
  • Experience with PLM systems, BOM management, and engineering change processes.

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to work on premium automotive interior design and development.
  • Exposure to advanced luxury and sports-car engineering programs.
  • Collaborate with international engineering and product development teams.

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