Design Convergence Lead(N)

Expleo; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Continuous learning

Global organisation

Job summary

Expleo is seeking an Automotive Engineer in Chennai to help shape the future of mobility, including autonomous vehicles, electric mobility, and digitalisation. You will contribute to safer, smarter, and greener transportation from design through launch, collaborating with global teams.

With 6–9 years of experience, you will apply GD&T, NX/Catia CAD, PLM/Teamcenter, and RSS stack‑up studies to ensure conformance with design and supplier requirements.

Qualifications

• BE or equivalent degree.
• Experience with exterior and interior trim parts to define datum and tolerances.
• Hands-on exposure to ASME/ISO GD&T standards.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as NX/Catia.
• Experience with PLM/Teamcenter is desirable.
• Familiarity with RSS stack‑up studies and GD&T conformance.
• Knowledge of gauge, fixtures, CMM measurement, and part inspection methods.
• Understanding of plastics and metal parts manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication and convergence skills.
• Experience in launch processes and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate asthetic and functional requirements for sourcing.
• Converge function/assembly/manufacturing process requirements.
• Define and ensure datum schemes and GD&T in drawings.
• Capture critical features in CAD/Excel with GD&T.
• Collaborate with supplier to align GD&T and stack‑up reports.
• Review supplier GD&T reports for conformance.
• Align supplier parts inspection plans with Stellantis requirements.
• Perform stack‑up analyses and provide recommendations.
• Converge design/tolerance to meet gaps and functional needs.
• Define measurement road map and review inspection plans.
• Review gauge design concepts and approve.
• Support vehicle builds and resolve issues during launches.
• Document lessons learned and best practices.

Skills

Exterior/Interior trim tolerance

ASME/ISO GD&T

NX/Catia CAD

Teamcenter/PLM

RSS stack up studies

3DCS/Vis VSA (adv)

Gauge/fixtures design

CMM measurement

Plastic parts knowledge

Statistical process control

Product development process

Launch process

Issue resolution

Communication skills

Convergence skill

Education

BE or Equivalent

Tools

NX

Catia

Teamcenter

Job description

Overview

As an Automotive engineer, you will be part of the team who are transforming the future of mobility industry by developing solutions for autonomous vehicles, electric mobility, and digitalisation. Join us to help the global automotive giants to optimise performance and sustainability through continuous innovation. You will have the opportunity to work on projects that integrate the latest technologies to enhance vehicle safety, efficiency, and environmental impact.

Make a direct impact on creating safer, smarter, and greener transportation solutions that will define the automotive industry of tomorrow.

Expleo is the home of bold and reliable minds. With more than 50 years of experience in developing complex products, optimising manufacturing processes, and ensuring the quality of information systems, Expleo boasts an extensive global footprint, powered by 19,000highly skilledexperts delivering value in 30 countries.

Our efforts in creating a supportive and inclusive workplace in India have earned us some key recognitions:

• 'Great Place to Work' certification for building a supportive, engaging environment.
• 'Progressive Place to Work,' by ET Now, for our dedication to innovation and inclusive workplace policies.
• 'Best Organizations for Women,' by ET Now, for empowering women by providing equal opportunities, supporting professional development and promoting inclusive leadership.

Responsibilities

Responsible for Exterior, Interior, Chassis system/parts for Geometrical technical specifications and its conformance in vehicle for the assigned parts/system from initial design phase to Launch phase which includes,

• Provide the Asthetical and Functional requirement for sourcing.
• Converge the function/assembly/manufacturing process requirement.
• Define and Ensure the datum scheme.
• Ensure all Asthetical and functional requirements are captured in drawing with critical functional characteristics in CAD tool / excel.
• Converge the GD&T with supplier to meet gap and flush and functional requirements.
• Review and approve supplier GD&T report.
• Converge supplier part inspection plan with stellantis requirement with commitments.
• Perform and validate stackup studies(RSS/VSA) and provide suggestions and proposals.
• Propose and converge design or tolerance to meet the gap and flush / functional requirements.
• Define measurement road map / review the supplier part inspection plan.
• Review gauge design concept and approve.
• Ensure Design practices are followed.
• Analyze measurement data.
• Sign-Off Tooling, tolerance concession agreement, and PPAP approval.
• Support Vehicle builds, plant issues and provide solutions.
• Document lessons learnt and best practices.

Qualifications

BE (or) Equivalent

Essential skills

Should have hand on experience in Exterior and interior trim parts for datum and tolerances.

Should have hands on experience on ASME / ISO GD&T standard.

Should have hands on experience on Nx or Catia CAD tool.

Should have hands on experience on Teamcenter or PLM Application.

Should have hands on experience on RSS stack up studies.

Should have knowledge on 3DCS or Vis VSA is added advantage.

Should have knowledge on Gauge and fixtures concept design.

Should have knowledge on CMM measurement.

Should have knowledge on Part measuring methods.

Should have knowledge on plastic parts and manufacturing process.

Should have knowledge on statistical process control and measurement data analysis.

Should have knowledge on product development process.

Must have good Communication skill.

Must have Good Convergence skill.

Should have hands on experience on Launch process.

Should have knowledge on issue resolution.

Desired skills

Product development Process, GD&T(ASME/ISO), Gap and Flush, Problem solving, Escalation process, Plastics and metal parts knowledge, Manufacturing process, Convergence skill, Vehicle Exterior / Interior system knowledge, stack up analysis, Part inspection methods, Gauge Concepts, Mapiex/QAF, Supplier part conformance, checking fixture, PLM/Teamcenter, Launch Experience, Escalations process, Project management, Strong convergence and Escalation skill, Good Presentation skill

Experience

~ 6 -9 years

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers, developing solutions that create a sustainable today and tomorrow.
• Continuous learning - Our Learning & Leadership Development team has established a world-class learning ecosystem that enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
• Global organisation - We provide solutions to leading brands from various sectors, giving you the opportunity to work with top-tier companies providing impactful solutions to our customers’ customers.