Chassis Mounting System Lead Engineer

Tata Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies in Chennai is seeking an experienced CAD engineer to design and detail powertrain mounts and brackets for passenger cars. You will create 3D models and 2D drawings in CATIA, manage packaging, interfaces, and release parts via PLM, supporting builds and issue resolution with Lead/System and suppliers.

The role requires strong CATIA skills, GD&T, and familiarity with automotive release processes, as well as an understanding of manufacturing processes and component

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering or equivalent.
• 515 years hands-on CAD design experience in automotive components/systems.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6, 2D drawing creation, GD&T, and automotive release processes.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and component integration.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D drawings in CATIA (GD&T, drawing standards, BOM).
• Perform packaging and interface design (clearances, motion envelopes, serviceability, assembly feasibility).
• Apply DFM/DFA principles; select materials/processes (sheet metal, cast/forged, plastics, weldments as applicable).
• Support tolerance stack-ups and design robustness; provide DFMEA inputs.
• Release parts in PLM; manage ECR/ECO and configuration control.
• Support supplier CAD data exchange, drawing reviews, and prototype/build issue closure.
• Design mount brackets/torque rods and interfaces to body/subframe/powertrain; ensure serviceability and assembly feasibility.
• Coordinate with NVH targets by managing bracket stiffness and interface stack-up inputs.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Delivery discipline

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Teamcenter/ENOVIA

GD&T

BOM management

PPAP

Job description

Jole Summary:

Responsible for CAD design and detailing of powertrain mounts and brackets components for passenger cars. Create 3D models and 2D drawings in CATIA, manage packaging and interfaces, release parts via PLM, and support builds and issue resolution in collaboration with Lead/System and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D drawings in CATIA (GD&T, drawing standards, BOM).
• Perform packaging and interface design (clearances, motion envelopes, serviceability, assembly feasibility).
• Apply DFM/DFA principles; select materials/processes (sheet metal, cast/forged, plastics, weldments as applicable).
• Support tolerance stack-ups and design robustness; provide DFMEA inputs.
• Release parts in PLM; manage ECR/ECO and configuration control.
• Support supplier CAD data exchange, drawing reviews, and prototype/build issue closure.
• Design mount brackets/torque rods and interfaces to body/subframe/powertrain; ensure serviceability and assembly feasibility.
• Coordinate with NVH targets by managing bracket stiffness and interface stack-up inputs.

Required Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering (or equivalent).
• 515 years hands-on CAD design experience in automotive components/systems.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6, 2D drawing creation, GD&T, and automotive release processes.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and component integration.

Tools & Platforms

• CATIA V5/V6 (part design, assembly, drafting, routing workbenches as relevant)
• PLM: Teamcenter / ENOVIA (or equivalent)
• GD&T, tolerance stack-up methods
• Issue tracking and change management tools

Nice to Have

• Hybrid/HEV vehicle exposure (good to have)
• Experience working in a structured product development environment (PDP / APQP / PPAP)

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management
• Structured problem-solving mindset (8D/5-Why) and data-driven decision making
• Ownership, attention to detail, and delivery discipline
• Ability to work with global suppliers and multi-site teams