Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
1-5 years in automotive sheet metal development
Proficient in CAD software (Teamcenter, NX, Vis Pro)
Strong knowledge of metal forming and joining techniques
Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, and automotive validation testing
Excellent problem-solving and project management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
Own and manage design, development, and release of BIW under body components
Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness
Develop and manage CBOM and Quadris for subassemblies
Create technical documentation and manage reviews with suppliers
Define and track engineering validation plans and coordinate testing
Provide onsite support during plant launches to address assembly issues
Ensure designs meet internal standards and regulatory requirements
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Collaborative work environment
Exposure to cutting-edge automotive technologies
Engagement with cross-functional teams
Potential for hands-on experience in plant launch activities
Full Job Description
Role description
Requirement
The Design and Release Engineer will own and manage the design, development, and release of BIW under body components/subassemblies. This includes managing designers to create models in NX.
Work with external suppliers, internal stamping plants, and vehicle plant body shop to ensure manufacturability, cost, and material performance meet project milestones and vehicle functional objectives.
Develop and manage CBOM and Quadris for subassemblies
Create Source Package technical documentation and manage technical reviews with the suppliers and internal teams.
Define and track engineering validation plans (DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA) and coordinate physical testing.
Provide onsite plant launch support to triage, root cause and establish corrective actions to address assembly, build variation, BSR or any other fit and finish items or launch gating issues.
Ensure designs comply with internal standards, vehicle performance targets, and regulatory requirements.
Communicate project status, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality teams.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 1-5 years of experience in automotive sheet metal development or related area.
Proficient in CAD software (Teamcenter, NX, Vis Pro) and PLM systems.
Strong knowledge of metal forming and joining techniques.
Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance stack up, and typical automotive validation testing
Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience with change management, release, and warranty systems
Self-motivated individual.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working directly with internal and/or tier 1 stamping suppliers.
Experience with problem solving such as Red-X
Experience with robust design such as DFSS
Knowledge of global automotive standards
Understanding of sheet metal grades and applications
Hands-on experience with vehicle body shop, pre-production builds and plant launch activities.
About Tata Technologies
Tata Technologies is a global engineering services company that provides product engineering and IT services to customers in the automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery industries. The company has over 9,000 employees located in offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, and its services include product design and development, manufacturing engineering, and enterprise IT solutions. Tata Technologies is a subsidiary of Tata Motors, one of India's largest automotive companies.
