Assistant Manager - Automotive Interior and Exterior Trim Design

Mahindra And Mahindra Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra And Mahindra Limited is seeking an Assistant Manager - Trims with 6–7 years of automotive product development experience to lead design and development of interior and exterior trims. You will work with cross-functional teams, suppliers and tool makers, applying CATIA, Teamcenter, GD&T and manufacturing knowledge (injection molding, forming) to deliver robust trim parts.

Excellent communication and a hands-on approach are essential to drive feasibility studies, costing, and timeline

Qualifications

• BE Mechanical with 6-7 years of experience in automotive product development.
• Hands-on experience with vehicle build phase and supplier exposure.
• Proficient in CATIA and Teamcenter (PLM software).

Responsibilities

• Design and development of interior/exterior trims.
• Interact with development teams, suppliers, and tool makers.
• Incorporate DFM/DFS/DFA, CAE, and mold flow feedback.
• Benchmark packaging and assembly, and overall vehicle systems.
• Ensure GD&T and manufacturing process knowledge are applied.

Skills

CATIA proficiency

3D CAD modelling

Generative Shape Design

Surface modelling

Drafting & annotation

GD&T knowledge

Assembly design

Strong communication

Education

BE Mechanical

Tools

CATIA

Teamcenter (PLM)

Job description

Assistant Manager - Trims

Design and development of Interior / Exterior trims (IP, Console, Pillar trims, Door trims, Front grill, FR & RR Bumper, Wheel Arches, Door-cladding, Mud guard/ Flap etc. ) , Experience in creating Concepts and data inputs for business case preparation and project costing at kick off stage. Experience in feasibility studies of styling data CAS-0 to Class-A for trims parts(tooling direction, draft analysis, Homologation checks, Surface quality etc.) Master Section Development, 3D CAD modelling of Engineering surfaces and considering other vehicle parts packaging like Veh DAC , E&E , other BIW & GSM parts etc. Interaction with Development Team / Suppliers / Tool makers for Mfg. Feasibility, packaging / tooling feasibility study. Incorporation of Changes suggested in DFM/DFS/DFA, CAE, DMU feedback, Service & Mold flow simulation etc. into engineering design. Benchmarking study for competition vehicles and systems for packaging, performance, assembly etc. at vehicle level and tear down level. Incorporation of GD&T for parts and assembly drawings Work effectively in a team environment with a cross-functional team Very good knowledge on manufacturing process specifically, plastic injection molding, SMC compression molding, vacuum forming, rotational molding and blow molding technology

Key Deliverables

• Good CAD proficiency on CATIA V5 in below modules is mandatory - optional is Catia 3D experience


• Assembly design, Surface modelling (Generative Shape Design Module),Part modelling, Detailing (Drafting),3D Annotation (Functional Tolerancing & Annotation)


• Good knowledge of Int / Ext trims materials and manufacturing processes, design and devp


• Experience in concerns resolution during validation & service trials


• Knowledge of component and vehicle level DVP and homologation


• Experience in concerns resolution during validation & service trials


• Excellent communication skills in English & Self-starter with a high passion for success.

Experience BE mechanical with 6~7 years of experience Should have good knowledge of automotive product development cycle, Hands on experience of vehicle build phase, plant and supplier exposure/interaction. Proficient in CATIA, Teamcenter (PLM software) Good analytical skills and problem-solving skills

Industry Preferred Qualifications BE Mechanical General Requirements Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Experience Level Mid Level