Senior Design Engineer

Job Summary:

The Design Engineer Plastic Trim will be responsible for the design, development, and validation of plastic exterior and interior trim components for two-wheelers. The role involves concept development, CAD modelling, feasibility studies, tooling coordination, and support through prototype and mass production stages while meeting quality, cost, and timing targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Development

• Design and develop plastic trim parts such as body panels, fenders, side covers, front/rear cowls, covers, consoles, and garnish parts
• Create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings as per standards
• Ensure DFMEA, DFA, and DFM considerations in part design
• Apply knowledge of plastic materials, wall thickness, ribs, bosses, draft angles, snap fits, and fastening concepts
• CAD & Engineering
• Work with CAD tools such as SolidWorks
• Prepare engineering drawing GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
• Perform basic section analysis, draft analysis, and interference checks

Validation & Quality

• Support prototype build, fitment checks, and functional validation
• Address issues related to warpage, sink marks, surface finish
• Support PPAP, APQP, and engineering change management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with styling, quality, manufacturing, and sourcing teams
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Should have a strong knowledge of plastic part design guidelines
• Must have a good Understanding of injection molding process
• Must have a good understanding of GD&T
• Experience with two-wheeler trim architecture and assembly concepts
• Familiarity with OEM standards and validation processes

Software & Tools

• SolidWorks
• Siemen NX is an added advantage.
• MS Excel, PowerPoint

Soft Skills

• Good communication and coordination skills
• Problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work in fast-paced product development cycles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with two-wheeler OEM or Tier-1 supplier
• Exposure to Class-B engineering / plastic parts
• Knowledge of surface texturing.Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

• Experience with two-wheeler OEM or Tier-1 supplier
• Exposure to Class-B engineering / plastic parts
• Knowledge of surface texturing.