Design Engineer - Casting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work with leading EV/MA

Career growth in global projects

Job summary

ALTEN India is seeking a Casting Parts Design Engineer (4-8 years) for Automotive EV products in Chennai. You will design aluminum and magnesium cast components for eAxle, Reducer, HV Motor, and related systems, creating detailed CATIA V5 models and drawings.

You will apply DFM/DFA, define GD&T per ASME Y14.5, perform tolerance analysis, and collaborate with CAE, manufacturing, tool design, and suppliers. Responsibilities span prototype through production, with PLM data management.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering is required.
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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.
• Apply DFM/DFA guidelines for casting processes.
• Define GD&T as per ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Work with CAE, manufacturing, tool design, and suppliers.
• Support prototype, tooling, validation, and production activities.
• Manage product data in PLM systems.

Skills

Casting Design

Tolerance Stack-up

DFM/DFA

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Skeleton & Boolean Modeling

Education

B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5 (Part Design, Assembly, Drafting)

PLM Tools (Teamcenter / ENOVIA / 3DX)

3DEXPERIENCE

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.

Experience

4-5 Years

Industry

Automotive / EV / Powertrain

Location

Chennai

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

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.