Senior Lead Designer – Exterior Trims (Bumpers, Claddings, side moldings, roof rails, ORVM, quarter glass, etc.)
Responsibilities/ task Key Responsibilities of the Senior Lead Engineer include managing and guiding the technical aspects of designing the Exterior trim ensuring delivery of quality, functional, and aesthetically appealing components that meet safety, regulatory and cost requirements.
Technical Expertise:
Exposure to global requirements for trim engineering & design. Must have handled 2-3 projects of (Bumpers, Claddings, side moldings, roof rails, ORVM, quarter glass, etc.) throughout the product lifecycle.
Should be able to develop the Master sections, Concept design & converge them into detail engineering, ensuring that the systems meet all Manufacturing, function & safety requirements
Expertise in materials used for exterior trims (plastics, composites) and knowledge of manufacturing processes like injection molding, compression molding, and thermoforming.
Should have hands on Experience on CATIA V6 & 3D Experience PLM to manage the Exterior trim product design activity
Ensure that exterior components are properly integrated with other vehicle systems (e.g., chassis & Body structure) and that designs are compatible with the overall vehicle architecture.
To follow defined processes & customer standards and maintain quality and delivery targets in day-to-day customer deliveries.
Quality and manufacturing Drawing Creation considering 3-2-1 principle, car positioning & Geometrical dimensioning -Tolerance etc.
Should be able to prepare the technical documents i.e. DFMEA, DFA, DFM, DFS, Gap & flush document
Must be able to read the Digital simulation reports & able to provide the solution accordingly.
Ensure that exterior components meet NVH performance targets, focusing on minimizing cabin noise and vibrations.
Familiarity with global automotive safety and environmental regulations (FMVSS, ECE) related to exterior components
To follow defined processes & customer standards and maintain quality and delivery targets in day-to-day customer deliveries
Ability to analyze complex design challenges, troubleshoot issues, and develop creative solutions.
Should able to identify opportunities for innovation in materials, design, and manufacturing processes to improve the quality, cost, and performance of exterior components
Design Leadership:
Take ownership of the complete design and development process for Exterior components & systems, from concept till production.
Experience leading and mentoring Team performance, providing technical guidance and ensuring collaboration across teams.
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with various teams such as product management, styling, manufacturing, and suppliers.
Ability to understand the project plan and its milestones, set priorities accordingly, and meet deadlines. Experience with project management tools is additionally advantageous.
Lead the validation of Exterior components through physical testing (e.g., thermal, vibration, durability) and ensure that designs meet all performance and safety standards.
Educational Qualification
B.E.in Mechanical or Production (college of technology / university) OR Post Diploma / Diploma in Mechanical or Production or Industrial Engineering (college of technology / university)
No. of years of work experience 14 to 15 Years Critical
Skill Sets (Technical)
Good knowledge in CATIA V5 or V6
Exposure to automotive engineering & detail design
Experience & working knowledge on PLM Tools.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Team orientation and willingness to learn new skills
Proactive mindset with a focus on delivering solutions
Critical Skill Sets (Behavioural)
Good leadership with team building skills.
Good communication skills
