Quality Assurance Manager

Glauben Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Glauben Technologies in Chennai, India is seeking an experienced Design Release Engineer to lead the design, development, validation, and release of exterior trim components for automotive programs. You will manage supplier relationships, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure regulatory and quality milestones are met throughout concept to production launch.

A BE/BTech in automotive/mechanical and strong CAD/PLM experience are required.

Qualifications

• B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech in Automotive/Mechanical/Production Engg.
• Experience in exterior automotive components design and release processes.
• Knowledge of DFMEA, APQP and product launch activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of Body Exterior Trim components.
• Manage engineering release activities and documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to meet program milestones.
• Develop validation plans (DV/PV) and participate in design reviews.
• Drive cost, weight, quality, manufacturability improvements.

Skills

Automotive design experience

Exterior trim knowledge

Injection molding & tooling

DFM/DFA principles

GD&T & tolerance analysis

APQP & DFMEA

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

CAD/PLM tools (UG NX, Teamcenter)

CATIA/ENOVIA familiarity

Project coordination

Education

B.E./B.Tech / M.E./M.Tech in Automotive/Mechanical/Production Engg.

Tools

UG NX

Teamcenter/PLM

ENOVIA

CATIA

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Design Release Engineer (DRE) with strong expertise in Body Exterior Trim systems to lead the design, development, validation, and release of exterior components for automotive programs. The role involves managing component development from concept through production launch, ensuring compliance with performance, quality, timing, cost, manufacturing, and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate should possess hands-on experience in exterior plastic components, supplier management, engineering change management, product validation, and CAD/PLM tools within a vehicle development environment.

Responsibilities

Product Design & Development

• Lead the design and development of Body Exterior Trim components including:
• Front and Rear Bumpers
• Grilles
• Bumper Mounting Brackets
• Wheel Arch Flares
• Wheel Liners
• Claddings
• Roof Rails/Roof Racks
• Side Steps
• Spoilers
• Belly Pans
• Functional Plastic Components
• Badges and Decorative Components

Perform concept development, feasibility studies, package reviews, and engineering assessments.

Develop and maintain master sections and ensure compliance with vehicle architecture requirements.

Drive component optimization for cost, weight, quality, manufacturability, and performance.

Engineering Release & Change Management

Own engineering release activities and maintain product structures throughout the development lifecycle.

Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), design modifications, release documentation, and product updates.

Ensure timely creation and release of drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation.

Support tooling release readiness and production implementation activities.

Validation & Quality

Develop and execute Engineering Design Validation (DV) and Process Validation (PV) plans.

Coordinate design reviews, DFMEA activities, risk assessments, and issue resolution.

Support APQP and quality convergence activities with suppliers and internal teams.

Investigate and resolve product issues during prototype, pilot, and launch phases.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Styling, Vehicle Integration, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Validation teams.

Coordinate with suppliers to resolve technical challenges and ensure program milestones are achieved.

Support benchmarking activities and competitive assessments.

Drive effective communication and reporting across stakeholders throughout project execution.

Regulatory & Compliance

Ensure compliance with applicable automotive regulations and homologation requirements related to exterior trim systems.

Support documentation and evidence required for regulatory approvals.

Program & BOM Management

Manage BOM structures, complexity management, and configuration control.

Track project deliverables, timing plans, risks, and engineering KPIs.

Support lifecycle activities including cost reduction, quality improvements, and product updates.

Qualifications

B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech in Automotive/Mechanical/Production Engg.

Essential skills

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience in design and development of automotive Body Exterior Trim components.
• Plastic part design and manufacturing processes
• Injection molding and tooling development
• Painted, chrome-plated, and textured/as-molded plastic components
• DFM/DFA principles
• GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis

Experience in component validation, DFMEA, APQP, and product launch activities.

Knowledge of automotive development processes and engineering release workflows.

CAD & PLM Tools

• Proficiency in UG NX for design and engineering activities.
• Hands-on experience with Teamcenter / PLM systems.
• Experience with ENOVIA is preferred.
• Exposure to CATIA is an added advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong supplier management and technical review capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global development teams.
• Strong communication, planning, and project coordination skills.