Exterior Design

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Studio Engineer – Exterior Engineering to join our Automotive Design Studio team at HMIE, Hyderabad.

This role serves as a critical bridge between Styling and Engineering, transforming creative design concepts into technically feasible and production-ready exterior vehicle solutions while preserving the intended design vision. Working closely with Studio Designers and cross-functional engineering teams, the Senior Studio Engineer will lead package integration, feasibility assessments, regulatory compliance activities, and manufacturing readiness evaluations to ensure the successful delivery of world-class exterior systems that meet design, quality, cost, timing, and performance targets.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in automotive exterior engineering, preferably within an OEM Design Studio, Automotive Design Centre, or vehicle product development environment.
• Strong hands-on experience in:
• Exterior body systems engineering
• Package engineering
• Class-A surface feasibility evaluation
• Design release and implementation activities
• Proven experience collaborating directly with Automotive Design Studio teams and translating styling concepts into robust engineering solutions while maintaining design intent.
• Strong knowledge of global automotive regulations and homologation requirements, including AIS/CMVR, ECE, and FMVSS, with expertise in:
• Lighting systems
• Mirrors and visibility requirements
• Pedestrian protection
• Exterior projections
• Vehicle exterior safety compliance
• Good understanding of:
• Closures integration
• Body structure interfaces
• Press tooling requirements
• Sheet metal stamping feasibility
• Associated manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in CAD and digital engineering tools such as CATIA V5/V6 or equivalent.
• Good understanding of materials and manufacturing technologies, including:
• Injection moulding
• Sheet metal stamping
• Blow moulding
• Composite manufacturing
• Assembly and joining processes
• Strong technical problem-solving, communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on global vehicle development programs and collaborating with overseas Design and Engineering Centres.
• Knowledge of pedestrian protection development, validation processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of vehicle aerodynamics, aerodynamic component development, and airflow management strategies.
• Experience in automotive lighting systems development and related regulatory compliance requirements.
• Previous experience with an Indian OEM, Global OEM, or Automotive Design Studio environment will be highly preferred.

Key Competencies

• Technical Leadership
• Studio Engineering Excellence
• Exterior Systems Integration
• Design Feasibility Assessment
• Regulatory Compliance Management
• Manufacturing Feasibility Evaluation
• Cross-functional Stakeholder Management
• Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
• Project Coordination & Delivery Management
• Mentoring & Team Development
• Effective Communication & Presentation Skills