Design & Release Engineer – Exterior Trim (Badges & Emblems)

Hinduja Tech Limited; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinduja Tech Limited seeks a Design & Release Engineer to support the design, development, validation, and release of vehicle exterior components, with a focus on badges, emblems, nameplates, and trim.

The candidate will create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings in Siemens NX, lead the design release from concept through production, and collaborate with styling, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and vehicle teams. 4+ years in automotive engineering including exterior trim is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of professional automotive engineering experience.
• At least 1 year designing exterior trim components (badges, emblems, nameplates).
• Proficiency in Siemens NX for 3D modeling and design.
• Experience with automotive product development and Design & Release processes.
• Experience creating and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of GD&T and tolerances.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes for exterior trim components.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional automotive environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop exterior components including badges, emblems, nameplates, logos, and trim.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using Siemens NX.
• Lead the design and release of components from concept through production.
• Collaborate with styling, manufacturing, quality, supplier, and vehicle engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs, and change docs.
• Review component designs for dimensional accuracy, fit, function, appearance, and manufacturability.
• Support DFMA activities and identify design issues early in development.
• Work with suppliers to review designs and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Support prototype builds, validation activities, and production launch.
• Participate in design reviews and cross-functional meetings.
• Manage engineering changes and release through engineering systems.
• Analyze and resolve fit, finish, dimensional, and assembly issues during development and launch.
• Ensure designs comply with engineering standards, vehicle requirements, and program timing.
• Support root-cause analysis for design-related issues.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

We are seeking a Design & Release Engineer to support the design, development, validation, and release of vehicle exterior components, with a primary focus on vehicle badges, emblems, nameplates, and related trim components.

The ideal candidate will have more than 4 years of automotive engineering experience, including at least 1 year of hands‑on experience designing or developing automotive badges, emblems, nameplates, or similar exterior components. Strong proficiency in Siemens NX and experience working within automotive product development processes are required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive exterior components, including vehicle badges, emblems, nameplates, logos, and related trim components.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using Siemens NX.
• Lead the design and release of components from concept through production.
• Collaborate with styling, manufacturing, quality, supplier, and vehicle engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, BOMs, and change documentation.
• Review component designs for dimensional accuracy, fit, function, appearance, and manufacturability.
• Support Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) activities and identify potential design issues early in the development process.
• Work with suppliers to review designs, resolve technical issues, and ensure components meet engineering requirements.
• Support prototype builds, validation activities, and production launch.
• Participate in design reviews and cross‑functional engineering meetings.
• Manage engineering changes and support the release of design changes through the appropriate engineering systems.
• Analyze and resolve fit, finish, dimensional, and assembly‑related issues during vehicle development and launch.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards, vehicle requirements, and program timing.
• Support root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for design‑related issues identified during testing, prototype builds, or production.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• More than 4 years of professional automotive engineering experience in vehicle component design and development.
• At least 1 year of direct experience with automotive badges, emblems, vehicle logos, or similar exterior trim components.
• Strong proficiency in Siemens NX for 3D modeling and engineering design.
• Experience with automotive product development and Design & Release processes.
• Experience creating and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of GD&T, dimensional requirements, and tolerance stack‑up.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes commonly used for exterior trim and badge/emblem components.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional automotive engineering environment.