Design Engineer- Casting

Alten Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic environment

Career growth

Learning opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

ALTEN India is hiring a Casting Parts Design Engineer in Chennai to design and develop aluminum and magnesium cast components for EV products. You will create 3D models and drawings using CATIA V5 / 3DEXPERIENCE, develop housings and casings, and apply DFM/DFA guidelines for efficient production.

The role requires 4–8 years of experience in automotive casting and strong GD&T, tolerance analysis, and PLM collaboration with CAE, tooling and suppliers.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in automotive EV casting components.
• Proficient in CATIA V5 / 3DEXPERIENCE with GD&T knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop aluminum and magnesium cast components for EV products.
• Create 3D models and detailed drawings using CATIA V5 / 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Develop cast housings, covers, brackets, end shields and casings.
• Perform parametric modeling and apply DFM/DFA guidelines.
• Define GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and conduct tolerance analysis.
• Collaborate with CAE, manufacturing, tooling and suppliers.

Skills

CATIA V5

Casting Design

HPDC

Gravity Die Casting

Sand Casting

Core & Cavity

Draft Angle

GD&T

Tolerance Stack-up

DFM/DFA

PLM Tools

Teamcenter / Enovia / 3DX

Education

B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Enovia

3DX

Job description

Casting Parts Design Engineer (4-5 Years & 5-8years) – Automotive EV Products

• Design and develop aluminum and magnesium cast components for eAxle, Reducer, HV Motor, HV Inverter, OBC/DCDC, Actuators, and related EV products.
• Create detailed 3D models and drawings using CATIA V5 / 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Develop cast housings, covers, brackets, end shields, motor casings, gearbox casings, and structural components.
• Perform parametric modeling using skeleton and Boolean methodologies.
• Apply DFM/DFA guidelines for casting processes.
• Define GD&T as per ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Work closely with CAE, manufacturing, tool design, and suppliers.
• Support prototype, tooling, validation, and production activities.
• Manage product data in PLM systems.

Job Role

Casting Parts Design Engineer (4-5 Years & 5-8years) – Automotive EV Products

Experience: 4-5 Years

Industry: Automotive / EV / Powertrain

Location: Chennai

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design and develop aluminum and magnesium cast components for eAxle, Reducer, HV Motor, HV Inverter, OBC/DCDC, Actuators, and related EV products.
• Create detailed 3D models and drawings using CATIA V5 / 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Develop cast housings, covers, brackets, end shields, motor casings, gearbox casings, and structural components.
• Perform parametric modeling using skeleton and Boolean methodologies.
• Apply DFM/DFA guidelines for casting processes.
• Define GD&T as per ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Work closely with CAE, manufacturing, tool design, and suppliers.
• Support prototype, tooling, validation, and production activities.
• Manage product data in PLM systems.

Required Technical Skills

• CATIA V5 (Part Design, Assembly, Drafting)
• Casting Design
• High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC)
• Gravity Die Casting
• Sand Casting
• Core & Cavity concept understanding
• Draft Angle, Rib, Boss, Wall Thickness optimization
• Shrinkage and Machining Allowance knowledge
• GD&T
• Tolerance Stack-up
• DFM/DFA
• PLM Tools (Teamcenter / Enovia / 3DX)

Manufacturing Knowledge

• Aluminum Die Casting
• Magnesium Casting
• Injection Molding (added advantage)
• Machining Process Understanding
• Surface Treatment and Coating Requirements

Preferred Product Experience

• eAxle Housing
• Reducer Housing
• HV Motor Housing
• HV Inverter Housing
• OBC/DCDC Enclosure
• Actuator Housing
• Cooling System Components

Education

• B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Education

• B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Why Join ALTEN India?

• Opportunity to work with leading global aerospace clients.
• Dynamic, innovation-driven environment with exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
• Continuous learning and career growth opportunities.
• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.