Instrumental Panel- Design Engineer

L&T Technology Services Limited.; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LTTS in Ohio is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for Instrument Panel (IP) and Console development. Responsibilities include packaging heavy components, CAD modeling in CATIA V5/V6, and ensuring FMVSS compliance. You will work with styling, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to deliver ergonomic, manufacturable dashboards.

The role focuses on bridging aesthetic styling with mass manufacturing, with emphasis on plastic injection molding, HVAC routing, and crash safety considerations.

Qualifications

• PSC on-site full time at OEM, Ohio location; act as PIC and window to LTTS Near Shore/Offshore PSCs.
• Understanding OEM development flow, including overall project schedule and milestones.
• High level CATIA V5 and CATIA V6 capability.
• Ability to work with styling, suppliers, and factory to support OEMs best interests.
• Understanding part/assembly cost drivers and design methods to meet development targets.

Responsibilities

• Component Packaging: integrating heavy components into dashboard constraints with wiring/HVAC
• Mechanical Design: create 3D/2D layouts using CATIA for center consoles, trim pieces, glove boxes
• Testing & Verification: ensure dashboard/console meet safety and FMVSS requirements
• Manufacturing Feasibility: design parts for assembly, tooling and injection molding
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: coordinate with styling studios, testing, suppliers, and factories

Skills

Mechanical design

Ergonomics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

CATIA V6

Job description

Job Description & Skill Requirement

Mechanical design engineer- Instrument Panel (IP) and Console

Instrument Panel (IP) and Console Mechanical Design Engineer are responsible for the structural, functional, and ergonomic development of a vehicle's interior. To bridge the gap between aesthetic styling and mass manufacturing, focusing on plastic injection molding, HVAC duct routing, component packaging, and crash safety.

Core Responsibilities

• Component Packaging: Integrating heavy components (like the infotainment display, gauge cluster, steering column, and airbag modules) into the tight constraints of the dashboard while accounting for wiring and HVAC systems.


• Mechanical Design: Creating 3D models and 2D layouts using CAD software (predominantly CATIA V5/V6) to develop parts like center consoles, cup holders, trim pieces, and glove boxes.


• Testing & Verification: Ensuring the dashboard and console meet rigid safety and noise standards. This involves managing IP squeak and rattle (S&R), airbag deployment clearance, and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) compliance.


• Manufacturing Feasibility: Designing parts for assembly, prioritizing clip attachment methods, structural integrity, and tooling considerations for injection molding.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Negotiating with the styling (design) studios, testing departments, part suppliers, and factories to ensure the final product looks good, fits properly, and stays within budget.

Design Activities

• Development of Design Concepts based on project direction guidance from OEM


• CAD Activities in CATIA V5 and V6


• Evaluation and Open Item Closure


• Creation of Layouts


• Styling Feasibility with LA Studio


• 3D Modeling


• Drawing Creation to OEMs standards using latest software systems


• CATIA V5 will be primary CAD program used thru Die Go


• Supporting Document Creation


• Cost Estimation & Analysis of Supplier Quotes


• Evaluation Attendance & C/M creation and response (e.g. Rattle & Squeak, IQS, Wiring & Piping, etc)

Requirements

• PSC to be on-site full time at OEM, Ohio location and act as PIC and window person to LTTS Near Shore and Offshore PSCs


• Offshore PSC workload and responsibilities to be managed by Onsite PSC


• Must understand the OEM development flow:


• Overall project schedule


• General understanding of the expectations at each milestone


• Working knowledge of OEM development systems


• High Level of CATIA V5 and V6 capability


• Ability to work with and negotiate with styling, suppliers, and factory to support OEMs best interests and best practices


• Understanding of part/assembly cost drivers and design methods to achieve development targets.

Qualification

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering

"LTTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a clear policy against discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. As an inclusive organization, we actively endorse equal opportunities for all candidates with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates and selection for roles will solely be based on individual merit."

"L&T Technology Services LTD is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process or to perform the essential functions of the job, please let us know. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law."