Design Engineer (SolidWorks)

We are looking for a Design Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in SolidWorks to design and develop automotive components and assemblies. The role involves 3D modelling, detailed drawings, GD&T application, and close coordination with CAE, manufacturing, and program teams to deliver production-ready designs. Experience in the EV domain is preferred but not mandatory; candidates from broader automotive and auto-component backgrounds are welcome.

Key Responsibilities :
-Design and develop automotive components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies using SolidWorks.
-Create 3D models, detailed part drawings, BOMs, and production-ready assemblies.
-Apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and perform tolerance stack-up analysis.
-Develop designs considering structural performance such as bending, torsion, stiffness, and fatigue.
-Work on sheet metal design, stamping, and joining processes (welding, riveting, adhesives, fasteners).
-Collaborate with CAE teams to interpret simulation results and optimize designs.
-Ensure designs meet manufacturability, cost, and quality requirements (DFM / DFA).
-Support prototype build, validation, testing, and engineering change management.
-Participate in design reviews and work cross-functionally with manufacturing, electrical, and program teams.
-Support material selection and lightweighting initiatives where applicable.

Required Skills :
-Strong proficiency in SolidWorks for solid modelling, assemblies, and production drawings.
-Solid fundamentals in mechanical engineering - stress, strain, load paths, and stiffness.
-Hands-on experience in automotive component or sub-system design.
-Working knowledge of sheet metal design, plastics, and machined components.
-Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up.
-Familiarity with manufacturing processes - stamping, casting, machining, and joining techniques.
-Ability to read and interpret CAE results from tools like ANSYS / Abaqus is a plus.
-Exposure to EV components, battery packaging, or BIW / underbody / upper body design is preferred.
-Working knowledge of CATIA or Siemens NX is an added advantage.
-Good communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.