Senior Design Engineer

Role & responsibilities

Experience

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience

Educational Qualification

• Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job Objective

• Responsible for the design and development of new automotive components.
• Lead and support complete design activities from concept development through product launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complete design activities including:

• Concept design

• Process design

• Tool design

• Gauge design

• Product launch

• Prepare 2D/3D designs, engineering drawings, BOMs and control plans.

• Perform initial product feasibility reviews and design calculations.

• Prepare and release product drawings and tool drawings after final approval.

• Apply GD&T, material standards and customer-specific requirements.

• Support tool manufacturing activities and coordinate with relevant teams.

• Review and recommend design or drawing corrections.

• Raise Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) wherever required.

• Communicate drawing clarifications with Manufacturing and Quality teams.

• Identify and implement design and process improvements related to functionality, cost and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).

• Evaluate the impact of engineering changes on tooling, process, cost and quality.

• Participate actively in APQP, PPAP, DFMEA and PFMEA activities.

• Coordinate production trial runs, process validation and testing to ensure compliance with customer requirements.

• Support smooth SOP and production ramp-up.

• Escalate design risks, feasibility concerns and data gaps to the appropriate authority.

• Update engineering documents after approval.

• Maintain the work area in a clean and orderly condition as per 5S standards.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong command of CAD tools.
• Proficiency in CAD software; AutoCAD and Creo preferred.
• Good knowledge of tool manufacturing and tool material selection.
• Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
• Understanding of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA and PFMEA.
• Ability to perform design calculations and feasibility studies.
• Understanding of automotive component design and development.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturing.

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to identify design and process improvement opportunities.
• Customer-oriented approach with focus on quality and cost.

Reporting

• Reports to: HOD Engineering / Engineering Manager

Industry

• Automotive / Auto Components

Functional Area

• Engineering Design & Development