Sr Engineer - Trims Engineering COE

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business]; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited in Chennai is seeking an experienced Automotive Interior Trim Designer to deliver robust interior trim designs meeting timing, quality and manufacturability requirements.

You will own interior trim deliverables from feasibility to release, model in CATIA, perform tooling feasibility, create DCS/BOM, and collaborate with suppliers to ensure design integrity and successful validation.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years trims design experience.
• CATIA hands-on modelling and release exposure.
• Plastic/tooling feasibility knowledge.
• Interior trim commodity ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own automotive interior trim deliverables from feasibility to release.
• Prepare design proposals for Styling/CAS and quality improvement.
• Perform tooling feasibility: tool direction, parting line, slider/lifter.
• Conduct interface, DMU, assembly and serviceability checks.
• Release 3D data in Teamcenter/PLM with quality checks.
• Prepare DCS, BOM and review-ready technical documentation.
• Interior trims design and development process knowledge.

Skills

Interior trims design

CATIA modelling

Release exposure

Tooling feasibility

Tools

CATIA

Teamcenter

Job description

Job Description:

Role Overview

Deliver robust interior trim designs meeting timing, quality, manufacturability, assembly, service and validation requirements.

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• Own automotive interior trim deliverables from feasibility to release
• Prepare design proposals for Styling/CAS and quality improvement
• Perform tooling feasibility: tool direction, parting line, slider/lifter
• Conduct interface, DMU, assembly and serviceability checks
• Release 3D data in Teamcenter/PLM with quality checks
• Prepare DCS, BOM and review-ready technical documentation
• Interior trims design and development process knowledge
• Plastic part design and tooling/manufacturing feasibility
• CATIA parametric modelling with GD&T and 3D annotation
• Gap-flush, BSR, CAE/DVP and validation awareness
• DMU, interface, assembly and service requirement understanding

Preferred Exposure

• Door trims, pillar trims, IP trims, console, luggage trims, tailgate trims or headliner/sunshade related parts
• Benchmarking for features, ergonomics, weight, cost and global trends
• Supplier feasibility closure and cross-functional issue resolution

Experience

• 4 to 7 years trims design experience
• CATIA hands-on modelling and release exposure
• Plastic/tooling feasibility knowledge
• Interior trim commodity ownership

Industry Preferred

Automotive trims design experience at OEM / Tier 1 / engineering services organization.

Behavioural Fit

• Action-oriented ownership and accountability
• Strong team collaboration with CFT and suppliers
• Structured communication for reviews and escalations
• Problem-solving mindset for design, tooling and quality issues

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, caste, race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender identity, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, educational background, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, citizenship status, ancestry, financial status, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.

We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our teams. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants.

Together, we rise by embracing differences and building a future that reflects the communities we serve.