Design Engineer

NEXTHIRE; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NEXTHIRE is seeking a Design Release Engineer for Exterior Trims in Pune. Ideal candidates have over 6 years of experience in automotive design, specializing in Body Exterior Trim components like bumpers and spoilers. Proficiency in UG NX is mandatory.

The role involves leading design efforts, ensuring compliance with automotive regulations, and managing engineering changes while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Interested candidates should submit their resumes directly to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in automotive design and development.
• Strong experience in design of Body Exterior Trim components.
• Good understanding of injection molding and tooling development.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of Exterior Trim components.
• Own engineering release activities and manage ECRs.
• Develop Engineering Design Validation plans.

Skills

Hands-on experience in UG NX/Siemens NX

Strong supplier management

Excellent problem-solving

Ability to work in cross-functional teams

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

UG NX

Teamcenter / PLM systems

ENOVIA

CATIA

Job description

Job Title: Design Release Engineer - Exterior Trims

Experience: 6+ years

Location(s): Pune & Chennai

Industry: Global Multinational Automotive Manufacturer

Mandatory: Hands-on experience in UG NX/Siemens NX

If you're interested, apply here directly: https://forms.gle/QJMDDf3dQNPFTQf38

Product Design & Development

• Lead the design and development of Body Exterior Trim components including:
• Front and Rear Bumpers
• Wheel Arch Flares
• Wheel Liners
• Claddings
• Roof Rails/Roof Racks
• Side Steps
• Spoilers
• Belly Pans
• Functional Plastic Components
• Badges and Decorative Components
• Perform concept development, feasibility studies, package reviews, and engineering assessments.
• Develop and maintain master sections and ensure compliance with vehicle architecture requirements.
• Drive component optimization for cost, weight, quality, manufacturability, and performance.

Engineering Release & Change Management

• Own engineering release activities and maintain product structures throughout the development lifecycle.
• Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), design modifications, release documentation, and product updates.
• Ensure timely creation and release of drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Support tooling release readiness and production implementation activities.

Validation & Quality

• Develop and execute Engineering Design Validation (DV) and Process Validation (PV) plans.
• Coordinate design reviews, DFMEA activities, risk assessments, and issue resolution.
• Support APQP and quality convergence activities with suppliers and internal teams.
• Investigate and resolve product issues during prototype, pilot, and launch phases.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Styling, Vehicle Integration, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Validation teams.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve technical challenges and ensure program milestones are achieved.
• Support benchmarking activities and competitive assessments.
• Drive effective communication and reporting across stakeholders throughout project execution.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable automotive regulations and homologation requirements related to exterior trim systems.
• Support documentation and evidence required for regulatory approvals.

Program & BOM Management

• Manage BOM structures, complexity management, and configuration control.
• Track project deliverables, timing plans, risks, and engineering KPIs.
• Support lifecycle activities including cost reduction, quality improvements, and product updates.

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience in design and development of automotive Body Exterior Trim components.
• Good understanding of:
• Plastic part design and manufacturing processes
• Injection molding and tooling development
• Painted, chrome-plated, and textured/as-molded plastic components
• GD&T and tolerance stack‑up analysis
• Experience in component validation, DFMEA, APQP, and product launch activities.
• Knowledge of automotive development processes and engineering release workflows.

CAD & PLM Tools

• Proficiency in UG NX for design and engineering activities.
• Hands‑on experience with Teamcenter / PLM systems.
• Experience with ENOVIA is preferred.
• Exposure to CATIA is an added advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong supplier management and technical review capabilities.
• Excellent problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional and global development teams.
• Strong communication, planning, and project coordination skills.

If you're interested, directly share your updated resume here: [e-mail]