Design Engineer (SolidWorks)

Einnel Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Einnel Technologies in Chennai is seeking a Design Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in SolidWorks to design automotive components and assemblies.

You will develop 3D models, detailed drawings, GD&T, and collaborate with CAE, manufacturing, and program teams to deliver production-ready designs. EV domain exposure is preferred but not mandatory, and candidates from broader automotive backgrounds are welcome.

Qualifications

• Solid proficiency in SolidWorks for solid modelling, assemblies, and production drawings.
• Solid fundamentals in mechanical engineering – stress, strain, load paths, and stiffness.
• Hands-on experience in automotive component or sub-system design.
• Working knowledge of sheet metal design, plastics, and machined components.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes – stamping, casting, machining, and joining techniques.
• Exposure to EV components, battery packaging, or BIW / underbody / upper body design is preferred.
• Working knowledge of CATIA or Siemens NX is an added advantage.
• Good communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Create 3D models, detailed part drawings, BOMs, and production-ready assemblies.
• Apply GD&T and perform tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Develop designs considering structural performance such as bending, torsion, stiffness, and fatigue.
• Work on sheet metal design, stamping, and joining processes (welding, riveting, adhesives, fasteners).
• Collaborate with CAE teams to interpret simulation results and optimize designs.
• Ensure designs meet manufacturability, cost, and quality requirements (DFM / DFA).
• Support prototype build, validation, testing, and engineering change management.
• Participate in design reviews and work cross-functionally with manufacturing, electrical, and program teams.
• Support material selection and lightweighting initiatives where applicable.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Automotive design experience

Sheet metal design knowledge

GD&T experience

Manufacturing processes knowledge

CAe results interpretation

CATIA or Siemens NX familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

We are looking for a Design Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in SolidWorks to design and develop automotive components and assemblies. The role involves 3D modelling, detailed drawings, GD&T application, and close coordination with CAE, manufacturing, and program teams to deliver production-ready designs. Experience in the EV domain is preferred but not mandatory; candidates from broader automotive and auto-component backgrounds are welcome.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design and develop automotive components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Create 3D models, detailed part drawings, BOMs, and production-ready assemblies.
• Apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and perform tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Develop designs considering structural performance such as bending, torsion, stiffness, and fatigue.
• Work on sheet metal design, stamping, and joining processes (welding, riveting, adhesives, fasteners).
• Collaborate with CAE teams to interpret simulation results and optimize designs.
• Ensure designs meet manufacturability, cost, and quality requirements (DFM / DFA).
• Support prototype build, validation, testing, and engineering change management.
• Participate in design reviews and work cross-functionally with manufacturing, electrical, and program teams.
• Support material selection and lightweighting initiatives where applicable.

Required Skills :

• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks for solid modelling, assemblies, and production drawings.
• Solid fundamentals in mechanical engineering - stress, strain, load paths, and stiffness.
• Hands-on experience in automotive component or sub-system design.
• Working knowledge of sheet metal design, plastics, and machined components.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes - stamping, casting, machining, and joining techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret CAE results from tools like ANSYS / Abaqus is a plus.
• Exposure to EV components, battery packaging, or BIW / underbody / upper body design is preferred.
• Working knowledge of CATIA or Siemens NX is an added advantage.
• Good communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.