Senior Exterior Trims Engineer

Mahindra Tractors; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra Tractors in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking an Automotive Exterior Senior Design Engineer to lead the design and development of exterior plastic assemblies, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and functional performance. You will develop 3D CAD models, collaborate with styling and engineering, and manage releases and BOMs for complex programs.

The role requires 7+ years in exterior design for automotive products, strong CATIA skills, and experience with vendor collaboration across global teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years exterior design and development experience in the automotive field.
• Proficient with CATIA drawing and modeling practices.
• Experience building and launching automotive exterior components.
• Experience with BOM management and PLM processes.
• Knowledge of DOE methods and cost/weight reduction activities.
• Familiarity with global industry standards and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer exterior components such as substrates, bumpers, grilles, bezels, skid plates and ducts.
• Develop 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for production and prototype exterior components.
• Collaborate with styling and engineering teams to ensure fascia aligns with design and performance specs.
• Manage engineering releases, change management, and BOM within PLM systems.
• Lead design best practices for new programs, perform risk analyses, and coordinate deliveries.

Skills

CATIA

3D CAD modeling

Exterior design

BOM management

Teamcenter/3DX

DOE methods

Mold design

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Teamcenter/3DX

Job description

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Full Time Technical Auburn Hills, MI, US

15 days ago Requisition ID: 1185

Status: Exempt

Grade Band: L7O

Reports To:Department Head

Introduction: We are seeking a talented and innovative Automotive Exterior Sr. Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. This individual will play a key role in the design and development of exterior plastic assemblies for our cutting-edge vehicles, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and functional performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong engineering skills, a passion for automotive design, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Design and engineer exterior components such as substrates, bumpers, grille assemblies, bezel, skid plates, baffles, claddings, spoilers and ducts.Responsible for the final design robustness and product quality.
• Develop 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for production and prototype exterior components.
• Collaborate with styling and engineering teams to ensure fascia components align with the vehicle’s overall design and performance specifications.
• Experience in managing engineering releases and change management for complex projects, including BOM management and related PLM activities.
• Manage new program development by directing design best practices, provide tooling feasibility, material selection, participate in program risk analysis for safety and CAE, coordinate program deliveries.
• In-depth knowledge of plastic materials, mold design and molding processes.
• Be able to lead cost reduction and weight reductions activities and analyze theengineering impacted.
• Troubleshoot using DOE process and other black belt methodologies.
• Lead future technology road map for Exterior systems creating and implementing of new technology and design concepts.
• Fosters continuous improvement in performance, quality and cost.
• Well versed with global relevant standard & methodology.
• Experience working with vendors located in India, Europe and USA

Essential Skills and Experience Required

• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
• Working level expertise and proficiency with Catia, including drawing and modelling practices and methodologies
• Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and other information management and project management tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• communication skills & interpersonal skills. Must have over 5 years working experience within the automotive industry.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in exterior trim design.
• Continuously improve design processes and practices to increase efficiency and product quality.
• CATIA V5/V6
• Team Center/3DX
• DFMEA
• Microsoft Word/Excel/Power Point

Work Environment:Office Professional (In office)

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

• Direct Hire
• Travel up to 20% of time domestically and internationally

Required Experience:

• 7+ years exterior design and development experience