Packaging Designer for Platform Architecture Engineering

Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India is seeking a Packaging Design Engineer to optimize packaging solutions for vehicle components. You will use CAE tools and parametric modeling (CATIA/SolidWorks/NX) to analyze, simulate, and validate designs that meet engineering specs and Design to Cost targets.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and product engineering to integrate packaging into industrial processes, applying GD&T and Systems Engineering principles while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in Packaging Design, preferably in automotive or complex mechanical environments.
• Strong proficiency in CAE tools and parametric modeling software (CATIA, SolidWorks, NX).
• Understanding of assembly processes and industrial manufacturing processes.
• Expertise in Design Engineering, Design Quality, and Design to Cost methodologies.
• Solid knowledge of engineering specifications and GD&T.
• Familiarity with Process and Systems Engineering principles.
• Experience with Project Management Essentials and technical tools for design.
• Understanding and application of Value Engineering concepts.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize packaging solutions for vehicle components.
• Utilize CAE tools and parametric modeling to analyze, simulate, and validate designs.
• Apply Design to Cost methodologies to meet budget targets.
• Implement GD&T principles to ensure manufacturing accuracy and interchangeability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate packaging into Industrial Manufacturing Processes.
• Support Process Engineering by identifying packaging optimization opportunities.
• Manage design projects from concept to implementation with timely delivery and scope adherence.
• Apply Systems Engineering to address interdependencies between vehicle systems and packaging.
• Employ Value Engineering to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Prepare and present technical documentation, reports, and design reviews.

Skills

CAE Tools

Parametric Modeling

GD&T

Design Engineering

Design to Cost

Project Management

Systems Engineering

Value Engineering

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

will play a pivotal role in optimizing the integration and packaging of components within Renault's vehicle platforms, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness throughout the design and manufacturing lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize packaging solutions for vehicle components and systems, considering assembly processes, manufacturing constraints, and functional requirements.
• Utilize CAE tools and parametric modeling techniques to analyze, simulate, and validate packaging designs, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and design quality standards.
• Apply Design Engineering principles and Design to Cost methodologies to achieve optimal product solutions while meeting budget targets.
• Implement Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles in design to ensure manufacturing accuracy and component interchangeability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, supply chain, and product engineering, to integrate packaging solutions into Industrial Manufacturing Processes.
• Support Process Engineering initiatives by identifying opportunities for packaging optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Manage design projects from concept to implementation, utilizing Project Management Essentials to ensure timely delivery and adherence to project scope.
• Apply Systems Engineering principles to understand and address interdependencies between various vehicle systems and their packaging requirements.
• Employ Value Engineering (VE) techniques to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising design quality or functionality.
• Prepare and present technical documentation, reports, and design reviews to stakeholders, effectively communicating design rationale and analysis results.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• Proven experience in Packaging Design, preferably within the automotive industry or a complex mechanical engineering environment.
• Strong proficiency in CAE Tools and Parametric Modeling software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, NX).
• Demonstrated understanding of Assembly Processes and Industrial Manufacturing Processes.
• Expertise in Design Engineering, Design Quality, and Design to Cost methodologies.
• Solid knowledge of Engineering Specifications and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Familiarity with Process Engineering and Systems Engineering principles.
• Experience with Project Management Essentials and Technical Tools relevant to design and engineering.
• Understanding and application of Value Engineering (VE) concepts.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.