Overview Design Engineer - Exterior Trims and Ambient lighting Responsibilities Key Responsibilities & Tasks: • Design and develop exterior trim components (bumpers, grilles, claddings, spoilers, wheel arch trims, pillar appliques, rocker panels, and garnish parts) and Ambient Lighting. • Create and modify 3D CAD models using tools like CATIA V5/V6. • Develop designs aligned with Class-A surfaces and define mounting strategies, attachment features (clips, snaps, fasteners), and part interfaces with BIW and adjacent systems. • Ensure compliance with gap & flush, section requirements, and vehicle master sections. • Collaborate with CAE teams for simulation studies and provide countermeasure. • Work closely with Styling Studio, Body Engineering (BIW), Closures, Lighting, and Manufacturing teams. • Coordinate with suppliers for feasibility, tooling concepts, and cost-effective design solutions. • Ensure smooth design integration across systems while maintaining styling intent and functional performance. • Ensure DFM/DFA compliance, including draft analysis, ribbing, wall thickness, and tooling feasibility. • Ensure compliance with OEM standards, regulatory requirements, and pedestrian safety norms. • Good knowledge of materials (PP, ABS, PC/ABS, ASA, composites) and surface finishes (painted, textured, chrome plating). Qualifications Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree in Engineering in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering. Essential skills Essential: • Strong expertise in automotive exterior trim design/Ambient lighting • Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 and ENOVIA • Good understanding of Class-A surface integration • Knowledge of plastic part design, GD&T, tolerance stack-up • Experience with global development processes (GPDS, APQP) • Familiarity with pedestrian safety and regulatory requirements Desired skills Desirable: Experience 4-7 years