auto

Interior Trims

Interior Trims

  • Unbefristeter Vertrag
  • Vollzeit
  • Mindestens 5 Jahre Erfahrung
  • Bachelor, Abitur + 3 Jahre
  • DESIGN ENGINEER

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A typical Interior Trims Design Engineer (CATIA) Job Description in the automotive industry (including companies like RNTBCI, OEMs, and Tier-1 suppliers) looks like this:

Job Title

Design Engineer – Interior Trim (CATIA V5)

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Design and develop interior trim components such as:

    • Instrument Panel (IP)

    • Door Trims

    • Center Console

    • Pillar Trims (A/B/C)

    • Headliner

    • Garnish parts

    • Glove Box

    • Floor Console

  • Create 3D models and 2D drawings using CATIA V5 (Part Design, Assembly Design, Generative Shape Design, Drafting).

  • Develop components according to OEM design standards and packaging requirements.

  • Perform feasibility studies, packaging analysis, and interference (clash) checks.

  • Design plastic parts considering manufacturing guidelines such as:

    • Draft angles

    • Wall thickness

    • Ribs

    • Bosses

    • Snap-fits

    • Heat stakes

    • Locating features

  • Coordinate with CAE, manufacturing, tooling, purchasing, and suppliers.

  • Implement Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).

  • Participate in design reviews and ensure timely release of CAD data.

  • Support prototype builds and production issue resolution.

Required Skills

  • Strong proficiency in CATIA V5.

  • Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings.

  • Understanding of injection molding and plastic part design.

  • Familiarity with automotive interior systems and trim attachment methods.

  • Knowledge of tolerance stack-up and DFMEA is an advantage.

  • Experience with PLM tools such as Teamcenter or ENOVIA is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

  • B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, or Production Engineering.

  • Typically 2–8 years of experience in automotive interior trim design.

Common Interview Topics

  • CATIA V5 Part Design, Assembly Design, GSD, and Drafting.

  • Plastic design rules (draft, ribs, bosses, snap-fits).

  • Dog house, heat stake, screw boss, and locator design.

  • Master sections and packaging concepts.

  • GD&T basics.

  • Engineering change management.

  • Injection molding process and common defects.

  • Interior trim attachment methods and material selection (e.g., PP, ABS, PC-ABS, TPO).

This is a standard JD aligned with automotive interior trim design roles that require CATIA expertise.