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