Interior Trims

Segula Technologies; Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore District, Bengaluru, Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Segula Technologies is seeking a Design Engineer – Interior Trim (CATIA V5) in Chennai to design and develop automotive interior trim components. You will create 3D models and 2D drawings, ensure manufacturing alignment, and perform feasibility and packaging analyses for IPs, doors, consoles, and related parts.

The role requires strong CATIA V5 proficiency, GD&T understanding, and 2–8 years of experience in interior trim design.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, or Production Engineering.
• 2–8 years of experience in automotive interior trim design.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5 with GD&T knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop interior trim components (IP, doors, consoles, trim pieces).
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings using CATIA V5.
• Ensure components meet OEM design standards and packaging requirements.
• Perform feasibility studies, packaging analysis and clash checks.
• Coordinate with CAE, manufacturing, tooling, purchasing and suppliers.
• Support prototype builds and production issue resolution.

Skills

CATIA V5

GD&T

Interior trim design

Molded parts design

PLM familiarity

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile/Production

Tools

CATIA V5

Teamcenter

ENOVIA

Job description

A typical Interior Trims Design Engineer (CATIA) Job Description in the automotive industry (including companies like RNTBCI, OEMs, and Tier-1 suppliers) looks like this:

Job Title

Design Engineer – Interior Trim (CATIA V5)

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design and develop interior trim components such as:

  • Instrument Panel (IP)

  • Door Trims

  • Center Console

  • Pillar Trims (A/B/C)

  • Headliner

  • Garnish parts

  • Glove Box

  • Floor Console

• Create 3D models and 2D drawings using CATIA V5 (Part Design, Assembly Design, Generative Shape Design, Drafting).

• Develop components according to OEM design standards and packaging requirements.

• Perform feasibility studies, packaging analysis, and interference (clash) checks.

• Design plastic parts considering manufacturing guidelines such as:

  • Draft angles

  • Wall thickness

  • Ribs

  • Bosses

  • Snap-fits

  • Heat stakes

  • Locating features

• Coordinate with CAE, manufacturing, tooling, purchasing, and suppliers.

• Implement Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).

• Participate in design reviews and ensure timely release of CAD data.

• Support prototype builds and production issue resolution.

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in CATIA V5.

• Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings.

• Understanding of injection molding and plastic part design.

• Familiarity with automotive interior systems and trim attachment methods.

• Knowledge of tolerance stack-up and DFMEA is an advantage.

• Experience with PLM tools such as Teamcenter or ENOVIA is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, or Production Engineering.

• Typically 2–8 years of experience in automotive interior trim design.

Common Interview Topics

• CATIA V5 Part Design, Assembly Design, GSD, and Drafting.

• Plastic design rules (draft, ribs, bosses, snap-fits).

• Dog house, heat stake, screw boss, and locator design.

• Master sections and packaging concepts.

• GD&T basics.

• Engineering change management.

• Injection molding process and common defects.

• Interior trim attachment methods and material selection (e.g., PP, ABS, PC-ABS, TPO).

This is a standard JD aligned with automotive interior trim design roles that require CATIA expertise.