Exterior Trims

Job Description Exterior Trims Design Engineer (CATIA)

Automotive Engineering CATIA V5 / V6

Job Description Exterior Trims Design Engineer

Position: Exterior Trims Design Engineer
Domain: Automotive – Body Exterior / Plastic Trims
Experience: 3–6 Years
Education: BE / B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering
Software: CATIA V5 / CATIA V6
Location: Chennai / Pune / Bangalore (based on project requirement)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Exterior Trims Design Engineer with strong automotive plastic component design knowledge and hands-on experience in CATIA V5/V6. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing and modifying exterior plastic trim components for automotive vehicle programs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design and development of automotive exterior plastic trim components using CATIA V5/V6.
2. Work on components such as:
   
• Bumper (Front & Rear)
• Grille and Fender
• Wheel Arch Cladding
• Door Cladding and Body Side Moulding
• Exterior Garnishes and Plastic Covers
• Rocker Panels and Pillar Trims
3. Create and modify 3D models, 2D drawings and detailed engineering designs.
4. Perform part modelling, assembly design and surface modelling.
5. Ensure design feasibility based on manufacturing requirements.
6. Work on packaging, clearances, fitment and interface checks.
7. Coordinate with cross-functional teams for design reviews and engineering changes.
8. Incorporate customer feedback and implement design modifications.
9. Ensure compliance with automotive quality and design standards.
10. Support prototype development, validation and production-related design activities.

Technical Skills Required

• Strong hands-on experience in CATIA V5/V6.
• Automotive Exterior Plastic Trims design experience.
• Part Design and Generative Shape Design (GSD).
• Surface Modelling and Assembly Design.
• Knowledge of plastic component design principles.
• Understanding of GD&T, 2D drawings and tolerances.
• Knowledge of DFM/DFA and injection moulding is preferred.
• Experience in automotive OEM or engineering service companies.

Mandatory Skills

• Automotive domain experience.
• Exterior Trims / Exterior Plastic Components design.
• CATIA V5 or CATIA V6.
• 3D modelling and 2D drawing creation.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of injection moulding.
• Plastic part design and manufacturing feasibility.
• Teamcenter / PLM knowledge.
• Experience working with automotive OEM projects.

Resume Shortlisting Keywords

• Exterior Trims
• CATIA V5 / V6
• Automotive Plastic Design
• Bumper / Grille / Fender
• Wheel Arch Cladding
• Door Cladding
• Body Side Moulding
• GSD / Surface Modelling
• Injection Moulding
• DFM / DFA

Recruiter screening tip: Check whether candidates have designed actual exterior plastic components in CATIA, rather than only working on interior trims or general BIW components.