Interior Trims

Tata AutoComp Systems Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata AutoComp Systems Limited in Chennai seeks an experienced Design Engineer specializing in Automotive Interior Trim Design to develop plastic and trim components for passenger and commercial vehicles. You will drive concept development, CAD design, and releases while meeting quality, cost, weight, and timing targets.

You'll create 3D models, prepare manufacturing drawings, manage EBOM/PBOM, lead design reviews, and collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams through the product

Qualifications

• Experience in Automotive Interior Trim design, from concept to release.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and cost considerations.
• Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Automotive Interior Components such as IP, Door Trims, Floor Console, Pillar Trims, Soft and Hard Trim Parts.
• Prepare concept designs, master sections, feasibility studies, and packaging layouts.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Manage engineering deliverables, design releases, and product documentation.
• Develop and maintain EBOM, PBOM, process flow charts, and manufacturing documentation.
• Handle CAD data management, PLM activities, ECR/ECN processes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and customers.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical recommendations for design improvements.
• Support product validation, testing, and launch activities.

Skills

Surface Modeling

Solid Modeling

Assembly Design

2D Drafting

Plastic Part Design

DFM

Mold Flow Analysis

DFMEA

GD&T

Tolerance Stack-up Analysis

Gap & Flush Management

DVP & Validation Processes

PLM Systems

Change Management

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Siemens NX

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer with expertise in Automotive Interior Trim Design to support the development of plastic and trim components for passenger and commercial vehicles. The candidate will be responsible for concept development, CAD design, engineering releases, and product development activities while ensuring compliance with quality, cost, weight, and timing targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop Automotive Interior Components such as:
  
  • Instrument Panel (IP)
  • Door Trims
  • Floor Console
  • Pillar Trims
  • Soft and Hard Trim Parts
• Prepare concept designs, master sections, feasibility studies, and packaging layouts.
  
• Perform component and assembly design considering quality, cost, weight, manufacturability, and performance requirements.
  
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, and 2D manufacturing drawings.
  
• Manage engineering deliverables, design releases, and product documentation.
  
• Develop and maintain EBOM, PBOM, process flow charts, and manufacturing documentation.
  
• Handle CAD data management, PLM activities, engineering change requests (ECR), and engineering change notices (ECN).
  
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and customers throughout the product development cycle.
  
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical recommendations for design improvements.
  
• Support product validation, testing, and launch activities.
  

Required Technical Skills

• Strong experience in:
  
  • CATIA V5/V6
  • Siemens NX
• Expertise in:
  
  • Surface Modeling
  • Solid Modeling
  • Assembly Design
  • 2D Drafting
• Knowledge of:
  
  • Plastic Part Design
  • DFM (Design for Manufacturing)
  • Mold Flow Analysis
  • DFMEA
  • GD&T
  • Tolerance Stack-up Analysis
  • Gap & Flush Management
  • DVP & Validation Processes
  • PLM Systems
  • Change Management

Industry Knowledge

• Understanding of automotive product development processes.
• Knowledge of NPI (New Product Introduction) methodology.
• Familiarity with automotive standards and regulations such as:
  
  • CMVR
  • AIS
  • ECE
  • FMVSS

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with Automotive OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.
• Ability to evaluate design concepts and recommend engineering solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in customer-facing design review meetings.