CAD Design Engineer (CATIA / NX) – Exhaust Systems

Tata Technologies · Bangalore, India

Job Description: CAD Design Engineer (CATIA / NX) – Exhaust Systems

Location: Pune

Experience: 3 to 8 Years

Industry: Automotive

Department: Engineering Design / Product Development

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled CAD Design Engineer with experience in CATIA and NX for the design and development of Automotive Exhaust Systems . The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in 3D modeling, 2D drafting, GD&T, manufacturing processes, and product development within the automotive domain. The role involves designing exhaust components and assemblies while ensuring compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and manufacturing feasibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive exhaust system components using CATIA V5 and NX .
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings.
• Develop and modify exhaust system layouts, brackets, hangers, mufflers, pipes, catalytic converter assemblies, and related components.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and apply GD&T principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, CAE, Testing, Quality, and Purchasing.
• Support product development activities from concept to production.
• Ensure designs comply with customer requirements, industry standards, and internal engineering guidelines.
• Participate in design reviews and implement engineering change requests (ECR/ECO).
• Conduct feasibility studies considering cost, performance, quality, and manufacturability.
• Support prototype development, validation testing, and production launch activities.
• Maintain BOMs, engineering documentation, and product databases.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong experience in CATIA V5 and NX CAD .
• Experience in Automotive Exhaust Systems design and development.
• Knowledge of sheet metal components, weldments, tubing, and fabrication processes.
• Good understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) .
• Experience in 3D modeling, assembly design, and detailing.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Experience with BOM creation and engineering change management.
• Familiarity with APQP, DFMEA, and automotive product development processes.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to emission control systems and after-treatment products.
• Knowledge of vehicle packaging and routing studies.
• Experience working with OEMs and Tier-1 automotive suppliers.
• Understanding of validation and testing requirements for exhaust systems.
• Exposure to PLM tools such as Teamcenter or Windchill.

Educational Qualification

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