Sr. Design Engineer

KA Group AG; Faridabad District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kongsberg Automotive in India seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to support KA FCS / Raufoss Technical Center, handling CAD designs and technical documentation for plastic and composite components.

You will partner with global design engineers, ensure designs meet requirements, and contribute to design reviews, BOM, tolerance analysis, and SAP/PLM-based document control. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 6 years of proven design/CAD experience in automotive.
• Experience designing plastic/composite parts and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Design composite and metal parts using SolidWorks/NX and document designs.
• Collaborate with global design engineers to translate concepts into 3D models and drawings.
• Adhere to agreed timelines and KA processes; ensure design meets requirements.
• Prepare design changes, BOM updates, and support DFM/DFMEA activities.
• Perform tolerance analyses and use SAP/PLM to manage project documents.

Skills

CAD design

SolidWorks

NX

GD&T

English

Education

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP/PLM

Job description

Kongsberg Automotive provides cutting-edge technology to the global vehicle industry. We drive the global transition to sustainable mobility by putting engineering, sustainability, and innovation into practice. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, with revenues ofEUR 713 million and approximately4291 employees worldwide. Our product portfolio includes driver and motion control systems, fluid assemblies, and industrial driver interface products. Find more information at:kongsbergautomotive.com

Country/Region: IN

Location: Maharashtra, IN, Faridabad, IN

About the position

This position is for Mechanical Design Engineer for support

Support the KA FCS / Raufoss Technical Center of Expertise with professional CAD / Design function and technical documentations.

Passionate & accountable to support the design tasks of KA FCS / Couplings

Responsibilities

• Role & Responsibilities

The main duties are, but not limited to:

• Responsible for designing composite and brass / aluminium products using computer-aided design software applications like SolidWorks and NX.
• 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 elevate 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.
• Key Personal Tasks:
• Use KA processes (Design Process, KBD-NPI, PIP) in the daily work routine to ensure Design/CAD/Engineering tasks are fulfilled on time with correct level of documentation.
• Working out proposals/concepts (3D Models & 2D drawings), through creation of component drawings and assemblies from concept to Serial-release.
• Support design review as pr KA Design process and support in design related documents preparation (DFMEA, DFM/DFA, etc.)
• BOM creation and updates.
• Tolerance stack-up study to achieve fit & finish, working through to full tolerance analysis to prove concept through various design phases
• Able to estimate time required to complete specific task.
• Maintain development methodologies, procedures and standards.
• Use SAP/PLM for creating, modifying and storing documents in the project

Requirements

Qualifications: Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 6 years of proven Design/CAD experience in Automotive Industry, especially in plastic / composite components and mechanical assemblies.
• Hands‑on experience (at least 6 years) in designing automotive plastic parts and assemblies; 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.

We want your integrity, accountability, creativity and teamwork mindset and skills

At Kongsberg Automotive, we believe that results and progress are driven by strong teamwork and powerful collaboration - between competent individuals with strong work ethics and a passion to make a difference. We offer a workplace built on mutual respect, continuous learning, and collaboration across teams and borders.

If you're looking for an environment where your ideas are valued and your contribution matters, we encourage you to apply. Join us and be part of an exciting company with strong legacy and culture - that is part of shaping the future of the global automotive industry.

WE DRIVE THE GLOBAL TRANSITION TO SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY.