Mechanical Design & Simulation Engineer

Kongsberg Automotive; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Kongsberg Automotive is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support CAD design, MoldFlow simulations, and technical documentation at our India facility. You will design composite and brass/aluminium parts using SolidWorks/NX, perform MoldFlow analyses, and translate results into robust 3D models and drawings.

The role requires 7+ years in automotive design, GD&T expertise, strong communication in English, and willingness to travel globally; collaboration with global design teams will be

Qualifications

• 7+ years of proven design/CAD experience in the automotive industry.
• Hands-on experience in designing plastic parts using SolidWorks and NX; knowledge of design standards.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and ability to interpret MoldFlow results for design improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design composite and brass/aluminium products using CAD software like SolidWorks and NX.
• Conduct MoldFlow simulations using Autodesk Moldflow Insight and translate results into designs.
• Ensure design meets requirements and adheres to project timelines; collaborate with global teams.
• Interprets design concepts for 3D models and 2D drawings following KA PLM and KBD processes.
• Prepare design change requests and report hours spent on projects.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Global teamwork

English communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Autodesk Moldflow Insight

GD&T knowledge

SAP/PLM

Job description

About The Position

This Position of Mechanical Design Engineer with objective to -

• Support the KA FCS / Raufoss Technical Center of Expertise with professional CAD / Design function, MoldFlow Simulations and technical documentations.
• Passionate & accountable to support the design tasks of KA FCS / Couplings .

Responsibilities

• Responsible for designing composite and brass / aluminium products using computer-aided design software applications like SolidWorks and NX.
• Responsible for MoldFlow Simulations using Autodesk Moldflow Insight. Able to interpret the results of MoldFlow into the design.
• Good knowledge of injection molding process.
• Interact with Global Design Engineers to understand the design concepts and translate them into actual 3D Models / 2D drawings following the KA PLM and KBD process.
• In alignment with Project Managers, agree on the deliverables and strictly adhere to agreed time-lines for these activities/projects.
• Secure that the design meets the required requirements.
• Identify and escape issues/deviations on time with adequate mitigation.
• Work according to KA processes and tools, support in continually improving these processes.
• Report working hours spent on different projects.
• Prepare the Design change request as and when applicable.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience & Skills
• Minimum 7 years of proven Design/CAD experience in Automotive Industry, especially in plastic / composite components and mechanical assemblies.
• Hands-on experience (at least 7 years) in designing plastic parts; using design standards & proficient in Solidworks and/or NX.
• Good knowledge of GD&T is mandatory.
• Prior experience of working in Global teams preferred
• Knowledge of SAP/PLM & of manufacturing methods would be an additional benefit.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal English, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Power-point, Excel & Word.
• Ability and willingness to travel globally.