Interior trims (Plastic) (TT59ST RM 4473)

Source-Right; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Source-Right seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead the development of interior trims (Pillar trims, headliner, carpet & load space trim) in automotive projects. You will drive CAD-based design, coordinate with studios, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure feasibility and compliance with OEM standards.

The role emphasizes leading reviews, analyzing feasibility, and delivering timely design solutions. Strong CATIA and PLM skills, plus experience with IMDS, are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of automotive interior trim product engineering experience.
• Experience with CATIA V5/V6 and PLM (TCE).
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Understanding of interior cabin trim manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lead design reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with IMDS data system.

Responsibilities

• Lead new design and development of interior trims and related components.
• Create master sections and benchmark competitor vehicles.
• Ensure OEM CAD standards are followed in geometries.
• Lead design reviews with cross-functional teams and engineers.
• Perform DMU checks for kinematic interference and clearance.
• Deliver all project artifacts on time with dashboard updates.
• Provide feasible design solutions for styling surfaces.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

DFMEA knowledge

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

PLM (TCE)

Job description

Position: Interior trims (Plastic) (TT59ST RM 4473)

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Scope Of Role

Senior Design Engineer is responsible for Leading Interior trims product development and details product design according to standards and guidelines. is responsible for deliverables for all aspects of defined component(s) / system(s). Engineering CAD concepts/ solutions for ongoing and new projects for Interior Trim parts

Area Of Responsibility

This position is responsible for new design and development of interior trims like

• Pillar Trims: A Pillar, B Pillar Upper & Lower, C Pillar Upper & Lower, Scuff plate, etc.
• Headliner: Fixed roof, Panoroof, Opening Panoroof, etc.
• Carpet & Load Space Trim: Front/Rear Carpet, Dash NVH, Bulkhead Insulation, Load Space Side, Parcel Shelf, Load Floor, Storage Block, etc.
• Responsible for Creating Master sections, conducting benchmarking of competitor vehicles.
• Assess style surface, Provide engineering feasible solution & feedback to studio team
• Ensure OEM CAD Standard methodologies are followed while creating CAD geometries.
• Ensure system, sub-system and components meet required interfaces, DVA, OQ-PQ targets & Regulatory targets.
• Should be able to lead the design reviews with cross functional teams & lead engineers.
• DMU check during digital phase by checking kinematic Interference/ Contact/ Clearance
• Create Concept proposals & detail studies for issues.
• Good knowledge on manufacturing process used in all Cabin trim parts ((Pillar Trims, Headliner, Load space trim & Floor Carpet, Insulations)
• Good level of understanding on part level location & fixation methods.
• Adequate knowledge of plastic moulding and design process, DFMEA, DVP, DFA/DFM & GD&T.
• Ensuring that the all-project deliverables is met at given time with Dashboard document.
• Identifying all risks of the programme and make appropriate capitalization documents (Lessons learned, Technical Reports) to feed/improve Design and Development standards and guidelines.

Knowledge / Experience Essential

• Minimum of 5-7 years of automotive product engineering experience required specifically in automotive Interior trim system and component design
• Extensive experience in using CATIA V5 / V6, PLM (TCE)
• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
• Good Knowledge of and/or training in:
• Good all-round design skills which must include experience of working on at least one of Interior Trim commodity.
• Good knowledge on manufacturing process used in all Cabin trim parts ((Pillar Trims, Headliner, Load space trim & Floor Carpet, Insulations).
• Demonstrates selection of appropriate design solutions to meet the needs of the product
• Excellent communications skills, demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels,
• Knowledge about material Data system. (IMDS)
• Excellent communications skills
• Able to interpret results / make recommendations for the project
• Capable of using Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Working knowledge of project delivery processes.
• Working experience with global OEM cross functional teams will be an added advantage.
• Should be good Team player with positive attitude & good approach