Design Engineer - Casting

Job Role Casting Parts Design Engineer (4-5 Years & 5-8years) – Automotive EV Products Experience: 4-5 Years

Industry: Automotive / EV / Powertrain

Location: Chennai

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design and develop aluminum and magnesium cast components for eAxle, Reducer, HV Motor, HV Inverter, OBC/DCDC, Actuators, and related EV products.
• Create detailed 3D models and drawings using CATIA V5 / 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Develop cast housings, covers, brackets, end shields, motor casings, gearbox casings, and structural components.
• Perform parametric modeling using skeleton and Boolean methodologies.
• Apply DFM/DFA guidelines for casting processes.
• Define GD&T as per ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Work closely with CAE, manufacturing, tool design, and suppliers.
• Support prototype, tooling, validation, and production activities.
• Manage product data in PLM systems.

Required Technical Skills

• CATIA V5 (Part Design, Assembly, Drafting)
• Casting Design
• High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC)
• Gravity Die Casting
• Sand Casting
• Core & Cavity concept understanding
• Draft Angle, Rib, Boss, Wall Thickness optimization
• Shrinkage and Machining Allowance knowledge
• GD&T
• Tolerance Stack-up
• DFM/DFA
• PLM Tools (Teamcenter / Enovia / 3DX)

Manufacturing Knowledge

• Aluminum Die Casting
• Magnesium Casting
• Injection Molding (added advantage)
• Machining Process Understanding
• Surface Treatment and Coating Requirements

Preferred Product Experience

• eAxle Housing
• Reducer Housing
• HV Motor Housing
• HV Inverter Housing
• OBC/DCDC Enclosure
• Actuator Housing
• Cooling System Components

Education

• B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Why Join ALTEN India?

• Opportunity to work with leading global aerospace clients.
• Dynamic, innovation-driven environment with exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
• Continuous learning and career growth opportunities.
• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.