Interior Design Engineer

Tiltedge Solutions; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiltedge Solutions is seeking an experienced Interior Mechanical Design Engineer to develop automotive interior components using CATIA. You will create 3D models and 2D layouts for parts like door trims and headliners, balancing styling, safety, and manufacturability.

You'll collaborate with styling studios, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, review quotes, and support validation and design reviews to ensure mass production readiness.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience: 5+ years in automotive interiors.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design: Create 3D models and 2D layouts using CATIA to develop interior parts (Door trim, Headliners, Carpet).
• Part Development: Design interior trim/mechanical components balancing styling, safety, and manufacturing constraints.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Negotiate with styling, testing, and purchasing to meet requirements.
• Supplier Coordination: Work with suppliers to set design targets, review quotes, and confirm specs for mass production.
• Validation: Support part and vehicle verification processes and conduct design reviews.

Skills

3D modeling

2D drawings

CATIA

CAD

interior design

cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Job description

Interior Mechanical design and engineering roles typically focus on automotive interiors, and sub system layouts. This roles involve creating 3D models and 2D drawings using CATIA, managing part costs and weights, and collaborating with styling studios and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design: Creating 3D models and 2D layouts using CAD software (predominantly CATIA) to develop parts like Door trim, Interior Pillar trims, headliners and Carpet.
• Part Development: Design and develop interior trim/mechanical components that balance styling, safety, and manufacturing constraints (like injection molding and stamping). prioritizing clip attachment methods, structural integrity and tooling considerations for injection molding.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Negotiate with styling, testing, and purchasing departments to ensure designs meet customer and market expectations.
• Supplier Coordination: Work with suppliers to set design targets, review quotes, and confirm specifications for mass production.
• Validation: Support part and vehicle verification processes, including developing countermeasures and conducting design reviews.

Typical Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Automobile Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience: Requires background in automotive interiors. Experience range more than 5+ years.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA V5/V6 preferred)