Design Engineer - Plastics

Ultraviolette Automotive Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultraviolette Automotive Private Limited is seeking a detail-oriented Plastic Design Engineer to join our 2-Wheeler EV R&D team in Bengaluru. You will design, develop, and optimize plastic components such as body panels, trims, and battery enclosures, balancing strength, weight, aesthetics, and manufacturability.

You will create 3D models and drawings, apply DFM/DFMA for injection moulding, select materials, and collaborate with CAE/Proto teams on DFS, FEA, and vibration analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, automotive, or plastics engineering.
• 2–4 years of core plastic product design experience, preferably in automotive or 2W OEMs.
• Advanced proficiency in Siemens NX & Teamcenter.

Responsibilities

• Product Design: Create 3D models and 2D drawings for 2W plastic components.
• DFM/DFA: Apply Design for Manufacturing and Assembly for injection moulding.
• Material Selection: Choose engineering plastics based on thermal, mechanical, and UV requirements.
• CAE Collaboration: Review DFS, FEA, and vibration analysis results with CAE/VI/Proto teams.
• Supplier Alignment: Coordinate with toolmakers to review Mold designs and resolve tooling issues.
• Testing & Validation: Define testing criteria and support validation of plastic parts.
• Design & Development: Develop innovative mechanical designs using NX/Teamcenter; involve suppliers early.
• Conceptualization: Generate concepts; feasibility studies for new ideas and materials.
• Engineering Analysis: Support calculations, simulations, and FEA for performance and safety.
• Prototyping and Testing: Build/test prototypes; iterate designs.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare specs, BOMs, drawings, and reports.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work with electricians, manufacturing engineers, PMs for integration.
• Continuous Improvement: Benchmark industry trends and drive process improvements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Automotive, or Plastics Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Ultraviolette Automotive Private Limited | Full time

We are seeking a detail-oriented Plastic Design Engineer to join our 2-Wheeler Electric Vehicle R&D team. You will design, develop, and optimize plastic components like body panels, trims, and battery enclosures. Your role focuses on balancing structural integrity, weight reduction, aesthetics, and manufacturing feasibility.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design: Create 3D models and 2D engineering drawings for 2W plastic components.

DFM/DFA: Apply Design for Manufacturing and Assembly principles for injection moulding.

Material Selection: Choose appropriate engineering plastics based on thermal, mechanical, and UV requirements.

CAE Collaboration: Work with CAE/VI/Proto teams to review DFS , FEA, and vibration analysis results.

Supplier Alignment: Coordinate with toolmakers to review Mold designs and resolve tooling issues.

Testing & Validation: Define testing criteria and support physical validation of plastic parts.

Design and Development : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovativemechanical designs for new products or improve existing ones. UseNX / teamcenter software tools to create detailed 2D and 3D models, assemblydrawings, DFM, DFMEA, DFA, DFS and technical specifications. Upfrontinvolvement with supplier for part manufacturing and quality achievement.Perform GDNT and layout integration for mechanical electronics design anddevelopment.

Conceptualization :Generate concepts and perform feasibility studies to evaluate the viability ofnew product ideas or design modifications for Proprietary design. Conductresearch and analysis to identify the best materials (Polymers), components,and manufacturing processes to achieve desired performance, cost, regulatoryand quality targets.

Engineering Analysis : Support engineering calculations, simulations, and finite element analysis (FEA) to assess mechanical system performance, structural integrity,and thermal characteristics. Identify and resolve design issues, ensuringcompliance with industry standards and regulations.

Prototyping and Testing : Create prototypes or coordinate with prototype manufacturing teams tobuild physical models for evaluation and testing. Conduct tests andmeasurements to verify design performance, identify areas for improvement, andmake necessary design iterations.

Documentation and Reporting : Prepare comprehensive engineering documentation, including designspecifications, bills of materials (BOMs), assembly instructions, and technicalreports. Maintain accurate records of design changes, test results, and projectmilestones.

Collaboration and Communication : Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including electricalengineers, manufacturing engineers, and project managers, to ensure effectiveintegration of mechanical designs into larger systems. Communicate designconcepts, ideas, and technical information clearly and effectively tostakeholders.

Continuous Improvement : Stay updated and benchmark with the latestindustry trends, technologies, and best practices related to mechanical design.Seek opportunities to enhance design processes, tools, and methodologies todrive efficiency, productivity, and innovation

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Automotive, or Plastics Engineering.

Experience: 2 to 4 years of core plastic product design experience, preferably in automotive or 2W OEMs.

CAD Software: Advanced proficiency in Siemens NX & Teamcenter .

Tooling Insight: Basic knowledge of injection Mold construction, lifters, sliders, and gate locations.

GD&T: Practical experience applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME standards.