Design Release Engineer Exterior Trims

Design Release Engineer - Exterior Trims Chennai, Pune · Full-time · Hybrid

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About the Role We are seeking an experienced Design Release Engineer with strong expertise in Body Exterior Trim systems to lead the design, development, validation, and release of exterior components for automotive programs. The role involves managing component development from concept through production launch, ensuring compliance with performance, quality, timing, cost, manufacturing, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate should possess hands-on experience in exterior plastic components, supplier management, engineering change management, product validation, and CAD/PLM tools within a vehicle development environment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of Body Exterior Trim components, including Front and Rear Bumpers, Grilles, Bumper Mounting Brackets, Wheel Arch Flares, Wheel Liners, Claddings, Roof Rails/Roof Racks, Side Steps, Spoilers, and Belly Pans.
• Perform concept development, feasibility studies, package reviews, and engineering assessments.
• Develop and maintain master sections and ensure compliance with vehicle architecture requirements.
• Drive component optimization for cost, weight, quality, manufacturability, and performance.
• Own engineering release activities and maintain product structures throughout the development lifecycle.
• Manage Engineering Change Requests, design modifications, release documentation, and product updates.
• Develop and execute Engineering Design Validation and Process Validation plans.
• Coordinate design reviews, DFMEA activities, risk assessments, and issue resolution.
• Support APQP and quality convergence activities with suppliers and internal teams.

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Requirements

• B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech in Automotive/Mechanical/Production Engg.
• Strong experience in design and development of automotive Body Exterior Trim components.
• Good understanding of plastic part design and manufacturing processes, injection molding, and tooling development.
• Experience in component validation, DFMEA, APQP, and product launch activities.
• Knowledge of automotive development processes and engineering release workflows.
• Proficiency in UG NX for design and engineering activities.
• Hands-on experience with Teamcenter / PLM systems.
• 6-8 years of experience in the field.

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Good to Have

• Experience with ENOVIA.
• Exposure to CATIA.

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What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with cross-functional and global development teams.
• Chance to develop and execute Engineering Design Validation and Process Validation plans.
• Collaborative environment with Styling, Vehicle Integration, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Validation teams.