Application Engineer with CATIA V5 Skills.

Expleo Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Expleo Group in Chennai, India is seeking an Application Engineer to support design, development, and validation of automotive components. You will translate requirements into robust engineering solutions and collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and customer teams.

The role emphasizes DFMEA, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and CATIA-V5 work-flows, with exposure to safety-critical parts. You will document specifications, participate in design reviews, and provide technical support across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Diploma degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in a Design and Application engineering role within the automotive domain.
• Proficiency in CATIA-V5 for part modelling, GD&T, and drafting.
• Strong knowledge of DFMEA, tolerance stack-up analysis, GD&T, and general mechanical design principles.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into robust engineering solutions.
• Conduct DFMEA to identify risks and define corrective actions.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure design feasibility.

Skills

CATIA V5

DFMEA

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Mechanical design

Education

BE/BTech Mechanical

Diploma Mechanical

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

The Application Engineer will be responsible for supporting product design, development, and validation activities by applying strong engineering fundamentals, analytical skills, and technical expertise. The role involves close collaboration with design, manufacturing, and customer teams to ensure robust product performance

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with design and development teams to translate customer requirements into robust engineering solutions.
• Conduct Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to identify potential risks and define corrective actions.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure design feasibility and product fit/function.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles for precise engineering drawings and dimensional control.
• Support prototype build, design reviews, and validation testing activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to address design and process issues.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, specifications, and reports.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.

** Should be flexible to work in any shift **

Qualifications

Bachelor’s/Diploma degree in Mechanical / Automotive / Industrial Engineering or related field.

Required Skills

Essential skills

• Good manufacturing knowledge in Plastics and Sheetmetal parts.
• Proficiency in CAD tool CATIA-V5 is must. (Part Modelling, GSD, Drafting, Assembly)
• Strong knowledge of DFMEA, tolerance stack-up analysis, GD&T, and general mechanical design principles. Knowledge of DFM/DFA principles and design optimization techniques.
• Good understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and product validation methods.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Experience in design & development of Safety critical parts incl. Steering wheels, Airbags, etc., (added advantage)
• Basic understanding of simulation or CAE tools (added advantage).

Soft Skills

Desired skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Proactive approach in identifying and resolving technical challenges.

Language Proficiency

English, Kannada, Hindi

Other: Japanese & Korean language (Optional)

Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in a Design and Application engineering role within the automotive domain