MECHANICAL DESIGNER (Automotive Lighting)

FORVIA HELLA; Punjab; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HELLA India Lighting Ltd. is seeking a seasoned design engineer with 5–8 years in automotive lighting to clarify requirements, draft from CAD data, and develop robust mechanical solutions.

The role includes detailing devices, assemblies, and parts, creating 3D documents, and coordinating tests and design reviews to ensure manufacturability and quality. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, maintain documentation, and contribute to innovative lighting solutions in a global,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in automotive product design, lighting domain.
• Strong knowledge of CAD, DFA/DFM, and tooling processes.
• Experience in 3D modeling and detailed mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Clarify and define design requirements with customers via project descriptions.
• Create design drafts from CAD data considering function, cost, and manufacturability.
• Develop design solutions with attention to materials, production, and standards.
• Detail devices, assemblies, and parts; prepare 3D documentation.
• Arrange tests (mechanical, mechatronic, photometric, thermal) and integrate results.
• Present designs in meetings and ensure alignment on design direction.

Skills

CAD design

Catia V5

3D modeling

Prototyping

BOM management

Collaboration

Design feasibility

Education

Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering /Mechatronics/Product Design /Industrial engineering /Automobile Engineering

Tools

Catia V5

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Location Derabassi - Punjab, India

Pacesetting. Passionate. Together. HELLA, one of the leading automotive suppliers worldwide, has shaped the industry with innovative lighting systems and vehicle electronics. In addition, the company is one of the most important partners of the aftermarket and independent workshops. What motivates us: Shaping the mobility of tomorrow and fostering the central market trends such as autonomous driving, efficiency and electrification, connectivity and digitization as well as individualization. Every day, 36,000 employees worldwide are committed to this with passion, know-how and innovative strength.

YOUR TASKS

• Need to Clarify and define design requirements with the customer in the form of specified project descriptions, analyzing design expenditure
• Working out design drafts on the basis of CAD data provided by the customer with regard to device design, assemblies and parts, taking technical and economic aspects into account
• Drawing up design solutions taking functional, material-related, technical production and economical aspects into account; drawing up selected designs for detailing
• Implementation and arrangement of detailing work for devices, assemblies and parts; preparation of all the necessary 3D documents
• Arranging for tests (mechanical, mechatronic, photometric, thermal) on sample devices, integration of results in the design

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering /Mechatronics/Product Design /Industrial engineering /Automobile Engineering
• 5 - 8 years of experience in automotive product design / Lighting domain
• Good knowledge of CAD (Catia V5), DFA and DFM
• Good Knowledge of the molding injection process and tooling technology
• Designing Mechanical Equipment: Design and develop mechanical equipment while adhering to budgetary, manufacturing, and industry standards to meet project requirements.
• 3D Modeling: Creating, interpreting, and managing 3D models and detailed mechanical drawings using computer-aided design tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Inventor.
• Prototyping: Collaborate with designated staff on the prototype production of designs and modifications. Ensure designs are feasible and can be efficiently manufactured.
• BOM Management: Prepare and manage bills of material and part/document revision control for all new and modified designs.
• Engineering Support: Provide technical support to the manufacturing department during product production.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, production personnel, and other designers to ensure design accuracy and
• efficiency. Participate in cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Presenting Designs: Showcase design work at internal and external meetings, when necessary, to gain consensus around design direction or to resolve any potential design hurdles.
• Documentation: Document design process, specification, and testing protocols in adherence to organizational and regulatory standards.
• Maintain Industry Knowledge: Maintain up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and development in mechanical design technologies.
• Quality Assurance: Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and the methods used by engineering staff. Ensure that the final product satisfies the product specifications and meets the user's requirements.

Take the opportunity to reveal your potential within a global, family-run company that offers you the best possible conditions for progressing in your career.

HELLA India Lighting Ltd.

Neha Saini