Expleo- Design Release Engineer- Exterior Trim
On-site · Pune, Maharashtra, India or Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job Summary
Lead the design and development of automotive Body Exterior Trim components (e.g., front/rear bumpers, grilles, mounting brackets, wheel arch components, trims, roof rails, side steps, spoilers, badges) from concept through engineering release. Conduct feasibility studies, package reviews, and design validation plans; drive optimization for cost, weight, quality, manufacturability, and performance. Manage engineering release activities, ECRs, and documentation; support tooling release readiness and production implementation. Coordinate design reviews, DFMEA/Risk assessments, APQP activities, and issue resolution; ensure compliance with regulatory/homologation requirements and maintain BOM structures. Proficient in UG NX and PLM tools (Teamcenter); ENOVIA preferred; CATIA advantageous. Requires strong supplier management, cross-functional collaboration, and effective communication for program milestones and KPIs.
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience in design and development of automotive Body Exterior Trim components
- Experience in injection molding and tooling development
- Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
- Experience with DFMEA, APQP, and product launch activities
- CAD & PLM proficiency (UG NX, Teamcenter); ENOVIA preferred; CATIA an added advantage
- Regulatory and homologation knowledge related to exterior trim systems
- Cross-functional collaboration with Styling, Vehicle Integration, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Validation teams
- Ability to coordinate with suppliers to resolve technical challenges and meet program milestones
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