Computer Aided Design Engineer

Job Title : CAD Engineer

Location :

Autoneum India (AIND) – Shared Service Centre (SSC), Pune

Function :

Product Development Engineering

Reports To :

CAD Team Leader – Business Group Europe (BGEU)

1. Job Purpose :

The CAD Engineer is responsible for creating, developing, and maintaining customer-validated CAD designs in compliance with Autoneum design guidelines and standards. The role ensures timely and accurate delivery of CAD data and drawings to support product development, simulation, and manufacturing functions, while aligning with global engineering and quality systems.

2. Key Responsibilities :

Design Development & Execution – Develop, modify, and release customer-validated CAD 3D models and 2D drawings using CATIA and / or NX; ensure adherence to Autoneum’s design standards, engineering guidelines, and version control processes.

Data Management – Maintain accurate and updated CAD data, documentation, and backups in PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter); execute internal Design Work Orders (DWOs) and support tool-related CAD surfaces and deliverables.

Cross-Functional Collaboration – Participate in global design reviews; support CAE teams with simulation-ready CAD data; provide design feasibility input for manufacturing and tooling teams.

Process & Quality Compliance – Follow internal quality and data security protocols (Tisax, ISO 14001, IATF 16949); ensure CAD deliverables meet accuracy, consistency, and customer validation standards.

Continuous Improvement – Contribute to CAD process standardization, automation, and productivity improvements within the Product Development and Autoneum Production System (APS) framework.

Work Flexibility – Work in flexible shifts to align with European time zones; travel occasionally for project alignment and collaboration.

3. Qualifications & Experience Requirements :

Education : Diploma or Graduate in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering (CAD certification preferred).

Experience : 3–5 years in automotive design (Tier-1 environment preferred); proven expertise in CAD design, PLM systems, and drawing release processes.

Technical Expertise : CATIA (mandatory), NX (preferred), Teamcenter (preferred), drawing & GD&T standards, BOM creation, and product documentation.

4. Functional / Technical Skills :

CAD & PLM Systems : CATIA V5 (Part, Assembly, Drafting workbenches), NX, Teamcenter / ENOVIA.

Design Accuracy : Dimensioning, tolerance, packaging checks, and interface validation.

Documentation : Revision control, BOM generation, version management.

MS Office & Collaboration Tools : Excel, PowerPoint, CoLab, Teams.

Languages : English (mandatory); knowledge of other European languages is an advantage.

5. Essential Competencies :

Strong attention to detail and design precision; analytical and problem-solving mindset; proactive communication and collaboration with cross-functional and multicultural teams; high sense of ownership and accountability; adaptability to changing design priorities and timelines; reliability and focus on quality deliverables.