Senior Automotive Interior Engineer

Senior Automotive Interior Engineer (CATIA V5 – Interiors, Plastics & European Standards)

Position Details:

• Position: Senior Interior Design Engineer
• Experience: 8–10 years
• Location: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role:

• We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Automotive Interior Engineer with extensive experience in CATIA V5, PLM systems, and interior plastic component design.
• The ideal candidate must have prior exposure to European OEM/Tier-1 projects, strong knowledge of European automotive regulations, and proven expertise in developing high-quality interior systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of plastic interior components, including instrument panels, consoles, door trims, pillars, seat trims, and other cabin plastic systems.
• Create, modify, and validate 3D CAD models and 2D drawings in CATIA V5 (Part Design, Assembly, Drafting modules).
• Ensure all designs comply with European automotive standards, regulations, and project-specific codes.
• Collaborate with styling, manufacturing, CAE, quality, and supplier engineering teams within European project environments.
• Utilize PLM systems such as ENOVIA or Teamcenter for data management and engineering release processes.
• Conduct feasibility studies, packaging checks, and plastic design validations including draft analysis, wall thickness checks, ribs, bosses, clips, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Support DFMEA, DFM/DFA, and technical reviews with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Develop product documentation, BOM structures, and design reports for European customer programs.
• Interact with European OEMs/Tier-1 customers to gather requirements, resolve issues, and ensure design acceptance.
• Mentor junior engineers and enforce best practices in plastic design and CAD methodology.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in mechanical/automotive engineering or related field.
• 8–10 years of hands-on experience in automotive interiors, plastic components design & development.
• Expert proficiency in CATIA V5 (Part Design, Assembly, Drafting).
• Strong knowledge of PLM systems and engineering release workflows.
• Deep understanding of plastic part design fundamentals including drafts, splits, ribs, clips, mounting, warpage considerations, and tooling feasibility.
• Experience working on European OEM/Tier-1 projects with understanding of standards and coding systems.
• Knowledge of European automotive regulatory requirements including safety, crash, ergonomic, and environmental standards.
• Strong familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, and DFM/DFA practices.
• Excellent communication and customer interaction skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience collaborating with Class-A surfacing and styling teams.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for occupant safety and NVH considerations.
  • Previous experience with European OEMs