Ford Motor Company

Engineer – Automotive Design (CAD)

Ford Motor Company  •  Chennai, IN (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

As an Engineer – Automotive Design, you will be an individual contributor within the Global Engineering Design team, supporting the product development lifecycle across automotive interior and exterior systems.

You will work on components such as instrument panels, door trims, hard trims, fascias, and functional trims, creating CAD designs aligned with engineering standards and programme requirements.

This role requires strong expertise in CATIA (V5/V6), digital assembly processes, and product lifecycle management tools, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.

  • Execute component and subsystem-level design projects
  • Develop 3D CAD models using CATIA V5/V6 in line with engineering standards
  • Deliver designs aligned to programme timelines and quality expectations
  • Perform digital pre-assembly and maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM)
  • Conduct static and dynamic clearance analyses
  • Ensure alignment between CAD models and BOM structures
  • Implement design improvements based on CAE/CFD analysis and testing inputs
  • Apply plastic component design and manufacturing principles
  • Manage CAD data within PLM tools (e.g., Teamcenter / 3DEXPERIENCE)
  • Collaborate with D&R engineers and cross-functional teams
  • Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive Engineering, or related discipline

Experience

  • 4+ years of experience in automotive design and product development
  • Strong hands-on experience in CATIA V5 (V6 exposure is an advantage)
  • Experience in interior or exterior automotive systems

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6
  • Experience with PLM tools (Teamcenter or 3DX)
  • Knowledge of digital pre-assembly and BOM management
  • Understanding of design for manufacturing (plastics preferred)
  • Exposure to CAE/CFD-based design inputs
  • Familiarity with engineering quality tools such as FMEA

Soft Skills

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work independently with moderate supervision
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Ford Motor Company

About Ford Motor Company

We don't just make history -- we make the future. Ford put the world on wheels over a century ago, and our teams are re-inventing icons and creating groundbreaking connected and electric vehicles for the next century. We believe in serving our customers, our communities, and the world. If you do, too, come move the world and make the future with us.

Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.

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Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Dearborn, Michigan
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
ford.com
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