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V3 Staffing
Mechanical Design Engineer (Automotive)
V3 Staffing · posted 5 months ago
Hyderabadit
About the role
Job Description: Mechanical Design Engineer (Automotive)
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between conceptual design and physical manufacturing, possessing deep expertise in both 2D and 3D CAD environments specifically within the automotive sector.You will be responsible for creating production-ready designs, ensuring every drawing is optimized for various machining processes and high-precision laser cutting.
Key Responsibilities
- Comprehensive CAD Design: Develop complex 3D models and detailed 2D technical drawings for automotive components and assemblies.
- Manufacturing Integration: Prepare and provide direct-to-manufacture drawings specifically formatted for Laser Cutting, bending and various CNC machining processes .
- Precision Engineering: DFM; DFA; GD&T ; FEA
- Material Selection: Utilize knowledge of material technology to select appropriate metals, polymers, or composites based on stress, weight, and thermal requirements.
- Surface Modeling: (Advantageous) Execute surface modeling tasks for aesthetic or aerodynamic automotive components.
- Automotive structural Design & Sheet Metal Design
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Required).
- Experience: Minimum of 4 years of professional experience using ProE; CATIA / SolidWorks etc., in an automotive environment.
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Technical Proficiency:
* Expertise in 2D drafting and 3D parametric modeling.
- Deep understanding of machining workflows (Milling, Turning, Grinding).
- Proven ability to generate "clean" files for laser/plasma/waterjet cutting.
- Standards Knowledge: Thorough understanding of industry-standard dimensioning and tolerancing.
- Materials Expertise: Strong grasp of material properties, heat treatments, and manufacturing constraints.
Preferred Attributes
- Experience with advanced Surface Modeling (Class A surfacing or complex lofts).
- Familiarity with automotive regulatory standards and safety requirements.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a "design for manufacturing" (DFM) mindset.