CAD Product Designer

Job Description Product Designer (Automotive Interior & Exterior Components)

Position: Product Designer Automotive Components (Interior & Exterior)

Department: Product Design & Development

Experience: 5-10 years/ 10+yrs of experience in automotive product design and development.

Purpose of the Role: Responsible for designing and developing automotive interior and exterior plastic components from concept to mass production while meeting customer requirements, quality standards, cost targets, and manufacturing feasibility.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for automotive interior and exterior components.

* Design parts considering styling, functionality, manufacturability, assembly, and cost requirements.

* Conduct feasibility studies and design reviews with cross-functional teams.

* Prepare and maintain design documentation, BOMs, engineering specifications, and change management records.

* Perform tolerance analysis, stack-up studies, and GD&T application.

* Support DFMEA preparation and design risk mitigation activities.

* Coordinate with customers, tooling suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and project teams during development.

* Support prototype development, tooling trials, validation, and production launch activities.

* Analyze design issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.

* Ensure compliance with customer standards, automotive regulations, and company design guidelines.

* Participate in value engineering and cost reduction activities.

Required Skills:

* Proficiency in CAD software such as CATIA V5 & UG NX.

* Knowledge of plastic part design, injection molding, tooling, and assembly processes.

* Understanding of DFMEA, DFM, DFA, GD&T, and APQP processes.

* Experience in automotive interior and exterior trim components.

* Knowledge of automotive development processes and quality standards.

* Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Typical Components:

Interior Parts:

* Instrument Panel

* Register/Louver Assemblies

* Console Components

* Garnishes and Trims * Door Trims

* Pillar Components

Exterior Parts:

* Front and Rear Bumpers

* Grilles

* Wheel Arch Moldings

* Spoilers

* Cowl and Fender Components

* Exterior Garnishes

Qualifications:

* Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, or related field.

* 5-10 years/ 10+yrs of experience in automotive product design and development.

* Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 automotive suppliers is preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

* Design quality and first-time-right performance.

* On-time delivery of design milestones.

* Reduction in design-related issues during tooling and production.

* Cost optimization and value engineering achievements.

* Customer satisfaction and project launch success.

If this position is of interest to you, kindly forward your updated resume with the below mentioned details to: [email removed]

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Gowri