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3D Surface Modelling Plastics CAD Engineer

Job Locations
IN-TN-Chennai
Job area
Corporate
Employment type
Permanent
Industry
Automotive
Workplace
On-Site
ID
2025-47891

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Design Engineer with exceptional expertise in CATIA surface modelling and plastic product design. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Experience in automotive lighting design will be considered a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

    • Develop complex 3D surface and solid models using CATIA in compliance with project and customer requirements.

    • Design and develop plastic components, ensuring manufacturability and tooling feasibility.

    • Apply sound engineering principles, DFM/DFA guidelines, and relevant design standards.

    • Prepare, analyze, and interpret technical reports, documentation, and presentations in line with company and regulatory design rules.

    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, testing, suppliers) to address design challenges and drive continuous improvements.

    • Support design validation, prototype development, and production implementation.

    • Provide innovative design solutions with a focus on quality, cost, and performance.

    • (Preferred) Contribute to automotive lighting projects, including design, packaging, and component integration

Qualifications

    • Diploma in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering or

    • Post Diploma in Tool Design or

    • B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering

  • Engineer – Category A: 2 to 4 years of relevant design experience

  • Senior Engineer – Category B: 5 to 7 years of relevant design experience

Essential skills

  • Experience in aerospace or automotive component design.

  • Knowledge of drawing release processes and engineering change management.

  • Certification or formal training in GD&T or CATIA V5 Drafting.

Desired skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to conduct business in English
• Proactive, self-motivated individual with ability to prioritize multiple tasks, giving high quality output
• Conversant with Microsoft Office tools – Word; Excel; PPT
• Team player and enthusiastic learner

Experience

• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience

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