Automotive Application Design Engineer (Fluid Systems)

Job description

**Key Responsibilities:** - Design and develop **automotive components and fluid assemblies** from concept to production - Support **end-to-end product development lifecycle** including design, validation, and launch - Collaborate with **customers, account managers, and platform teams** to define product requirements - Establish **design parameters and manufacturing feasibility** for automotive components - Guide designers on **fabrication, processing, and assembly considerations** - Execute and implement programs through **APQP / AQP methodologies** - Create and approve **engineering drawings, material specifications, and performance criteria** - Conduct **failure mode analysis (DFMEA)** and ensure design robustness - Develop and execute **design validation plans (DVP&R)** and testing reports - Drive **design standardization and simplification** to improve cost and efficiency - Coordinate **prototype development, testing, and submission** - Ensure all **engineering and program objectives are achieved within timelines** **Required Skills:** - 5+ years of experience in **automotive engineering / product design engineering** - Strong expertise in **automotive component design and fluid systems engineering** - Hands-on experience with **DFMEA, DVP&R, and APQP (AQP)** processes - Experience in **design validation, failure analysis, and product testing** - Strong understanding of **manufacturing feasibility and production processes** - Proficiency in **engineering drawings, CAD tools, and design documentation** - Ability to manage **end-to-end product development programs** - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills in **design engineering** - Good proficiency in **Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)** - Strong communication skills with ability to work with **global stakeholders and customers** **Preferred Skills:** - Experience in **Automotive Tier-1 suppliers or OEM environment** - Exposure to **fluid systems, fuel systems, or thermal management components** - Ability to communicate in **English** - Ability to work across cross functional team (CFT) - Experience in **prototype development and testing coordination** - Early experience in **program management or cross-functional leadership** - Knowledge of **design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA)**