Lead Engineer Exterior Trims
Skills
About the role
This is a senior automotive product-development role for an engineer with 16–18 years of exterior-trim experience, based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. You’ll take cab, body and related vehicle systems from early concepts through design, validation and engineering release. The employer is a staffing consultancy representing a confidential automotive and mobility engineering organisation.
What you’ll do
- Create concepts, layouts, 3D models, drawings and design releases.
- Complete DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance and packaging reviews.
- Coordinate CAE, testing, manufacturing and supplier inputs.
- Resolve validation, quality and field issues through structured engineering.
What they’re looking for
- 16–18 years of relevant exterior-trim experience.
- Strong experience with PLM, DFMEA, exterior trims, vehicle integration and frame systems.
- Root-cause analysis experience.
- A background in automotive, commercial vehicles, mobility or related product engineering.
Nice to have
- Commercial-vehicle product development experience.
- Cross-functional validation experience.
- Technical documentation and design-release experience.
What’s on offer
- Full-time permanent employment.
- The posting states compensation of ₹26–30 lakh per annum.
- The role is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with early joiners preferred.
- Women, returning professionals and qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Questions about this role
How much experience is required?
The posting asks for 16–18 years of relevant exterior-trim experience.
Where is the role based?
The primary work location is Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
What is the salary range?
The posting states ₹26–30 lakh per annum.
Which tools and methods are important?
The posting highlights PLM, DFMEA, vehicle integration, frame systems and root-cause analysis.
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