Expleo Group
Expleo Group
Expleo Group is a global engineering, technology, and consulting partner helping organizations transform operations, develop complex products, and improve manufacturing and quality processes. Its work spans consulting, defense, and logistics, with capabilities in artificial intelligence, digitalization, and cybersecurity. Founded in 1966, Expleo combines more than five decades of experience with a team of 18,000 experts working across 29 countries to support innovation and operational performance.

Senior Automotive Design Convergence Lead - Chennai Hybrid

Lead automotive design convergence across exterior, interior, and chassis systems for Expleo’s mobility programs. Apply GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, supplier conformance, tooling, PPAP, and vehicle launch expertise.

Description

  • Manage geometrical specifications and conformance for exterior, interior, and chassis systems and parts from design initiation through vehicle launch
  • Establish aesthetic and functional sourcing requirements
  • Align functional, assembly, and manufacturing process requirements
  • Define and maintain datum schemes
  • Record aesthetic and functional requirements in drawings, including critical functional characteristics using CAD tools or Excel
  • Align supplier GD&T to achieve gap, flush, and functional targets
  • Review and approve supplier GD&T reports
  • Align supplier part inspection plans with Stellantis requirements and agreed commitments
  • Conduct and validate RSS/VSA tolerance stack-up studies and recommend actions
  • Develop and align design or tolerance solutions for gap, flush, and functional targets
  • Create measurement roadmaps and assess supplier part inspection plans
  • Evaluate and approve gauge design concepts
  • Verify adherence to established design practices
  • Interpret and assess measurement data
  • Approve tooling, tolerance concession agreements, and PPAP submissions
  • Support vehicle builds and resolve plant issues with practical solutions
  • Record lessons learned and established best practices

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
  • 6–9 years of professional experience
  • Practical experience with exterior and interior trim parts, including datum definition and tolerance application
  • Practical knowledge of ASME and ISO GD&T standards
  • Practical experience using NX or CATIA CAD tools
  • Practical experience with Teamcenter or other PLM applications
  • Practical experience conducting RSS tolerance stack-up studies
  • Knowledge of 3DCS or Vis VSA is an advantage
  • Knowledge of gauge and fixture concept design
  • Knowledge of CMM measurement techniques
  • Knowledge of part measurement methods
  • Knowledge of plastic components and their manufacturing processes
  • Knowledge of statistical process control and measurement data analysis
  • Knowledge of product development processes
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong design convergence skills
  • Practical experience supporting launch processes
  • Knowledge of issue resolution practices
  • Knowledge of GD&T, gap and flush, problem solving, escalation processes, plastic and metal parts, manufacturing processes, vehicle exterior and interior systems, tolerance stack-up analysis, part inspection methods, gauge concepts, supplier part conformance, checking fixtures, PLM/Teamcenter, launch activities, project management, and presentations

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment
  • Ongoing learning with access to accredited training programs
  • Exposure to leading companies and established brands across multiple industries
  • Supportive, engaging, and inclusive workplace
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Equal opportunity practices and inclusive leadership

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