Exterior Trims System Design Engineer

Vrinda International; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vrinda International in Pune seeks a mechanical design engineer with 3–12 years in automotive exterior trims. You will design front/rear bumpers, grilles, energy absorbers and styling surfaces using CATIA V5. This role emphasizes feasibility, DMU reviews, and close collaboration with engineering teams on product development.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, hands-on CATIA V5 skills, and knowledge of GD&T, DFMEA, and DFx processes to deliver quality exterior trim systems on time.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience in automotive exterior trims design and product development.
• 3–8 Years or 8–12 Years experience ranges.
• Strong communication and hands-on technical skills in CATIA V5.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on design and development of automotive exterior trims.
• Lead DMU reviews and ensure tooling feasibility and quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project plans and delivery.

Skills

CATIA V5 Surfacing

CATIA V5 Solid Modeling

DMU & Drafting

Exterior Systems

Front/Rear Bumpers

Grille

Energy Absorber

DFM DFA DFS

GD&T

DFMEA

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Location: Pune

Experience: 3–8 Years | 8–12 Years

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Join our team if you have strong experience in automotive exterior trims design and product development.

Key Skills:

• CATIA V5 – Surfacing, Solid Modeling, Assembly, DMU & Drafting
• Exterior Systems – Front/Rear Bumpers, Grille, Energy Absorber, Claddings, Wheel Arch Liners
• Style Surface Feasibility, Draft & Tooling Analysis
• DFM, DFA, DFS
• GD&T, DFMEA, DVP, Stack-up Analysis
• Master Section, RPS & Hard Point Creation
• PLM Connect
• Knowledge of Tooling, Materials, Color & Texture
• Understanding of CAE requirements & implementation

For 8–12 Years Experience:

• Vehicle Level DMU, ECN & Assembly Reviews
• Project planning, quality & delivery ownership

We're looking for professionals with excellent communication, strong technical expertise, and hands-on experience in automotive exterior trims development.