Sr. Design Engineer - Lightning 4W

Magna International; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International in Pune is seeking a Sr. Designer to lead from concept to production for automotive lighting assemblies. You will craft 3D models, drawings, and documentation using CATIA V5, and ensure manufacturability with GD&T and component-level analysis.

Responsibilities include tolerance studies, DFMEA, and coordinating engineering changes while aligning with AIS/ECE standards. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential for successful tool and process integration.

Qualifications

• BE/ME or associates in CAD or engineering field.
• 4–7 years experience in Automotive Lighting.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and design after market feasibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization and detailed design of automotive lighting assemblies from initial concept through production release.
• Create and refine 3D models, engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation using CATIA V5.
• Develop master sections, style surfaces, and mature design concepts into manufacturable products.
• Ensure designs comply with AIS, ECE standards and applicable regulations.
• Design components with tooling, injection molding, assembly, and manufacturability considerations.
• Perform tolerance analysis, stack-up studies, and engineering calculations to validate designs.
• Conduct product benchmarking, manage engineering changes, and maintain configuration control.
• Prepare and maintain engineering records, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Participate in failure investigations and root-cause analysis; implement corrective actions.
• Apply DFMEA and DFM/DFA principles to minimize risk and optimize assembly processes.

Skills

Automotive lighting experience

Parametric free form surface

Solid modeling in CAD

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

BE/ME in Engineering or Associates in CAD

Tools

Unigraphics/NX

IDEAS

Catia

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: SR. DESIGNER

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop concepts through to production, to ensure robust, cost sensitive design solutions.
• Work with the Senior Designer to develop and implement solid design concepts to meet the requirements defined in customer contract.
• Perform Lamp Level or Component Level packaging studies, balancing physical space limitations.
• Define CAD files which communicate design intent from a singular component to a multi-component assembly.
• Create and define robust, computer aided design files, consistent with Autosystems Standards, capable of enduring multiple design revisions quickly and efficiently.
• Support data translation at the request of our Supply base to facilitate tool builds and concurrent design activity in CAD packages, other than that used by Autosystems.
• Determine and communicate dimensional measurement plans to ensure molded parts meet design intent.
• Create 2D drawings (customer, component, compliance).
• Assist Senior Designer in updating design checklist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two or three years post-secondary school (university or Community college) (Engineering Field) or Associates in CAD
• 4-7 years experience in Automotive Lighting
• Solid control of Parametric Free Form Surface and Solid modeling in 1-2 CAD packages such as Unigraphics/NX, IDEAS or Catia.
• Knowledge of standard plastics geometries to ensure manufacturing controls (ie: Draft, Wall stock, Rads and Fillets) are incorporated.
• Perform translation of data utilizing industry standard translation software as required.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Effective communication (written and verbal) with various departments within Autosystems.
• Ability to effectively follow written and verbal direction on tasks to completion.
• Experience in Microsoft Applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated understanding of Standard Drafting Practices and the ability to interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

Basic understanding of Autosystems manufacturing processes and techniques, such as Injection Molding, Coating systems, and Assembly techniques currently in use.

• Mathematical Skills: Aptitude for working with numbers with a high degree of accuracy.
• Reasoning Ability: Effective trouble shooting for a variety of different situations/issues effectively.

• Lead conceptualization and detailed design of automotive lighting assemblies from initial concept through production release.
• Create and refine 3D models, engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation using CATIA V5.
• Develop master sections, style surfaces, and mature design concepts into manufacturable products.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant regulations such as AIS and ECE and other applicable standards.
• Design components with consideration for tooling, injection moulding, assembly, and manufacturability.
• Perform tolerance analysis, stack-up studies, and engineering calculations to validate designs.
• Conduct product benchmarking, manage engineering changes, and maintain configuration control.
• Prepare and maintain engineering records, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Participate in failure investigations and root-cause analysis; implement corrective actions.
• Apply DFMEA and DFM/DFA principles to minimize risk and optimize assembly processes.

Education: BE/ME (Mechanical/Automobile) Experience: 4 to 7 years in Automotive Lighting