Design Engineer - Exterior Trims and Ambient Lighting

Expleo · Chennai

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Design Engineer - Exterior Trims and Ambient Lighting at Expleo

Design Engineer - Exterior Trims and Ambient lighting Key Responsibilities & Tasks: Design and develop exterior trim components (bumpers, grilles, claddings, spoilers, wheel arch trims, pillar appliques, rocker panels, and garnish parts) and Ambient Lighting .
Develop designs aligned with Class-A surfaces and define mounting strategies, attachment features (clips, snaps, fasteners), and part interfaces with BIW and adjacent systems.
Collaborate with CAE teams for simulation studies and provide countermeasure.
Work closely with Styling Studio, Body Engineering (BIW), Closures, Lighting, and Manufacturing teams .
Coordinate with suppliers for feasibility, tooling concepts, and cost-effective design solutions.
Ensure smooth design integration across systems while maintaining styling intent and functional performance.
Ensure compliance with OEM standards, regulatory requirements, and pedestrian safety norms .

Create and modify 3D CAD models using tools like CATIA V5/V6.
Ensure compliance with gap & flush, section requirements, and vehicle master sections.
Ensure DFM/DFA compliance , including draft analysis, ribbing, wall thickness, and tooling feasibility.
Good knowledge of materials (PP, ABS, PC/ABS, ASA, composites) and surface finishes (painted, textured, chrome plating).
Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree in Engineering in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering.
Essential: Strong expertise in automotive exterior trim design/Ambient lighting Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 and ENOVIA Good understanding of Class-A surface integration Knowledge of plastic part design, GD&T, tolerance stack-up Experience with global development processes (GPDS, APQP) Familiarity with pedestrian safety and regulatory requirements 4-7 years

4-7 years