Exterior Design-Plastic-Catia

Role & responsibilities

Skill set

  *Extensive experience in design and development of Automotive exterior trims. *Strong knowledge of automotive standards, safety requirements and regulations. *Minimum 4 yrs experience in New Part Development. *Strong communication skill is mandatory. *Exceptional CATIA V5 Skills. 3DX experience will be preferred. *Good Knowledge in GD&T, Teamcenter & Vismockup. *Highly committed and motivated. Should be a self-starter. *Final job family will be decided based on the experience of the candidate.

 Domain knowledge

  *Strong understanding of plastic product design and manufacturing processes.
*Should be able to independently design exterior trims and to take technical decisions with D&R Engineers and suppliers as required.
*Prior experience of performing benchmarking, packaging studies on exterior trims and defining their locations in vehicle.
*Conversant with Vehicle Architecture, Vehicle Aggregate Groups, Sub- Groups, Systems and Sub- Systems.
* Good experience in working with styling and design teams to translate aesthetic concepts into functional designs.
*Strong problem-solving abilities, project management and communication skills.
*Proficient in deciding manufacturing feasibility, assembly and service feasibility.

 Job Description

  *Designing and developing exterior trim components such as Bumpers, grilles, cladding, functional trims etc.
*Understanding the geometric requirements within the context of the vehicle as defined by engineering requirements.
*Developing CAD Design in Catia based on Engineering directions.
*Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that the design meets the the functional and manufacturing requirements.
*Participating in design reviews to gather feedback and make necessary revisions.
*Populating the Design in Vehicle context and attach to Digital vehicle structure.
*Managing the release process for chassis components and change management.
*Applying GD &T for completed designs.
*Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance design