Development Engineer - Plastic Parts

Job Title: Development Engineer Plastic Parts
Experience: 5+ Years 
Location: Pune ( 5 days WFO)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a Development Engineer – Plastic Parts with hands-on experience in automotive exterior plastic component design and development. The ideal candidate should have expertise in CAD modeling, 2D drawings, design validation, and coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, manufacturable plastic parts are delivered within project timelines

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Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop automotive exterior plastic components using CAD tools.
• Create and maintain accurate 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings for various vehicle programs.
• Develop and release components such as:
• Front Bumper
• Rear Bumper
• Wheel Claddings
• Wheel Arch Liners
• Bumper Foam
• Air Deflectors (Upper, Lower & Side)
• Other exterior trim plastic parts
• Ensure CAD data is updated and reflects the required design maturity throughout the product development cycle.
• Lead and support CAD activities in line with project timelines, milestones, and engineering deliverables.
• Ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and manufacturing feasibility of plastic components.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve design, tooling, and manufacturing issues.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Plant Quality, Pilot Hall, Purchasing, and other cross-functional teams to resolve open issues and support product launches.
• Participate in design reviews, tolerance analysis, and engineering change management.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and company engineering processes.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in automotive exterior plastic parts design.
• Expertise in CAD modeling and detailing using CATIA V5 (preferred).
• Good knowledge of plastic injection molding, tooling feasibility, GD&T, and DFM principles.
• Experience in creating and releasing 2D drawings.
• Understanding of automotive product development lifecycle (APQP, PPAP, Engineering Change Management).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering.
• Experience in OEMs or automotive Tier-1 suppliers.
• Knowledge of automotive quality standards and manufacturing processes