Senior Design Engineer - Automotive Product Development

Aptiv; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv Connection Systems, Chennai Engineering Center is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to drive end-to-end design, development and release of automotive LV/HV electrical centers. You will create 3D models in Siemens NX, prepare 2D drawings, BOMs and collaborate across manufacturing, quality and supplier teams.

The role requires a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical or Mechatronics with 3–8 years of experience in automotive product design, and a focus on DFMA/DFT and GD&T.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3–8 years of experience in connector/ automotive/ complex plastic/ sheet metal product design and development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop products using NX software.
• Plan and execute projects.
• Ensure project quality and meet delivery deadlines.
• Own end-to-end design, development, and release of LV/HV electrical centers and related assemblies.

Skills

Planning & Coordination

Communication skills

Fast learner

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Senior Design Engineer About Aptiv Aptiv is a global technology company that develops safer, greener and more connected solutions, which enable the futureof mobility. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Aptiv has 160,000 employees and operates 14 technical centers, as well asmanufacturing sites and customer support centers, in 44 countries. Visit aptiv.com Today, our mission is to shape the world with more safer, greener and more connected solutions that's changing the world.We are dedicated to bring the next generation of autonomous vehicles, smart cities and connectivity to life. Aptiv Connection Systems, Chennai Engineering Center in Chennai, India established in 2001 catering complete product development solutions right from concept design till validation testing to global OEMs. Located in Chennai city, the southern part of India which is known as automotive hub of India. JOB DESCRIPTION Division : Aptiv Connection Systems India. Pvt. Ltd., Site : Chennai Engineering Centre, Chennai, India Title of Position : Design Engineer Department : Product Development Reports To : Manager POSITION SUMMARY: To support the CS Global Product Development teams in product design and development

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO BE ACCOMPLISHED:

• Responsible for product design and development using NX software.
• Responsible for project planning and executions.
• To ensure the project quality as per the standards
• To meet the delivery deadlines.

EDUCATION (Qualifications obtained in the course of formal education and/or training) - Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering stream.

Major Accountabilities: Own the end-to-end design, development, and release of automotive Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) electrical centers, including fuse boxes, power distribution units, HV junction boxes, and related assemblies. Perform hands-on MCAD design using Siemens NX, including creation and maintenance of 3D part and assembly models, large assemblies, detailed 2D drawings, specifications, and BOMs for mechanical and electromechanical systems. Interpret engineering drawings and specifications, effectively communicating design intent to manufacturing and quality teams. Apply GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and packaging constraints to ensure dimensional accuracy and proper integration of complex electrical and mechanical interfaces. Ensure designs comply with automotive requirements for thermal performance, electrical safety, sealing (IP ratings), vibration, and durability. Drive Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test (DFM/DFA/DFT) in collaboration with manufacturing engineering, tooling teams, and suppliers. Manage design release and configuration control through established ECR/ECN processes, ensuring data accuracy, traceability, and revision control. Support Design Validation (DV) and Production Validation (PV) activities by reviewing test results and implementing corrective and preventive design actions. Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, CAE, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and supplier teams to resolve technical, production, and launch issues. Support supplier technical reviews, tooling development, PPAP activities, and production launch readiness. Apply prototyping techniques to develop and evaluate physical prototypes for design validation and testing.

EDUCATION (Qualifications obtained in the course of formal education and/or training) - Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering stream.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Minimum 3 to 8 years of experience in the Connector / Automotive / Complex plastic / sheet metal Product Design and Development.

Internal PERSONALITY TRAITS:

• Planning and Co-ordination
• Communication skills
• Quick learning skills & Innovative
• Team work
• Pro-active and multi- tasking

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Experience Level Senior Level