Exterior Systems Engineer – Plastics

Ford Motor Company

Design Engineer designing and releasing bumper and fascia systems for automotive applications. Collaborating with suppliers and engineering teams for high-quality deliveries.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeChennai • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

To establish performance targets for various programs
Understands cost targets /estimates and develops delivery plans including tough choices and recovery plan (if required) in line with program cost & budgets
Understands and actively supports program sourcing strategies in line with purchasing, finance and program timing needs
To work very closely with supplier product development teams during proposal development
To work closely with design studio teams to review the feasibility of surfaces released and providing feedback and issue resolution
Overall project management for exterior trims & bumper system
Tracks issues & design corrective action status and supports timely close-out of issues
Providing analyses and resolutions on faults and/or errors
Communicate issues with key stakeholders in a professional manner. Flexibility to work in different time zones to support business
Supports and enforces program specific milestone approvals
Supporting CAD-based packaging & interface check and Physical Design Verification (DV) testing to support Engineering Sign-Off
Support launch (both onsite & offsite) whenever it’s required
Support homologation / regulatory testing at test locations like ARAI, NATRIP etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Automotive / Production Engineeirng with 4-7 years of experience in exterior trims / plastics / bumper / fascia system in an OEM / tier 1 supplier with hands on design and releaes experience in commodities like bumpers / appliques / trims / ornamentation
Hands on Design and Release Experience in exterior trims system (bumper / fascia / trims / appliques) either in a OEM or Tier 1 supplier (like Motherson MATE, Varroc Engineering, Mitsuba Sical etc)
Hands on experience with structured problem solving techniques, Engineering Change implementation process, DFMEA/DVP, FMA, GD&T CAE, Mould Flow, CATIA, Tool design
Abreast of emerging technologies
Expertise in Design & PDM tools like 3DX, CATIA…
Expertise in bumpers / plastic trims / ornamentation parts / appliques etc
Knowledge in plastic tooling, plastic materials, apperance approvals
Experience in cost estimation for bumper / trims /
Experience in regulatory requirements, Mold flow Analysis
Demonstrated ability to lead the issue resolution process. A broad understanding of all major vehicle systems and a customer focused mindset is required to facilitate this process.
High energy, self-starter, with the ability and desire to take the responsibility to deliver results with minimal supervision.
Ability and courage to effectively communicate key issues and make informed recommendations to senior management.
Team player with a positive, flexible can-do attitude and innovative mindset.
Excellent in MS Office Suite, especially Excel and Power Point
Ability to lead and work with a cross functional team across international time zones.
Work closely with suppliers/engineering/manufacturing/purchasing/quality/craftsmanship to ensure the lowest cost and best quality solution.
Knowledge with Automotive design processes / Systems engineering
Excellent communication skills both verbal and in writing
Excellent project management skills to work with the team(s) to meet targets and objectives on time

Benefits

Comp & perks

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To establish performance targets for various programs
Understands cost targets /estimates and develops delivery plans including tough choices and recovery plan (if required) in line with program cost & budgets
Understands and actively supports program sourcing strategies in line with purchasing, finance and program timing needs
To work very closely with supplier product development teams during proposal development
To work closely with design studio teams to review the feasibility of surfaces released and providing feedback and issue resolution
Overall project management for exterior trims & bumper system
Tracks issues & design corrective action status and supports timely close-out of issues
Providing analyses and resolutions on faults and/or errors
Communicate issues with key stakeholders in a professional manner. Flexibility to work in different time zones to support business
Supports and enforces program specific milestone approvals
Supporting CAD-based packaging & interface check and Physical Design Verification (DV) testing to support Engineering Sign-Off
Support launch (both onsite & offsite) whenever it’s required
Support homologation / regulatory testing at test locations like ARAI, NATRIP etc. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Automotive / Production Engineeirng with 4-7 years of experience in exterior trims / plastics / bumper / fascia system in an OEM / tier 1 supplier with hands on design and releaes experience in commodities like bumpers / appliques / trims / ornamentation
Hands on Design and Release Experience in exterior trims system (bumper / fascia / trims / appliques) either in a OEM or Tier 1 supplier (like Motherson MATE, Varroc Engineering, Mitsuba Sical etc)
Hands on experience with structured problem solving techniques, Engineering Change implementation process, DFMEA/DVP, FMA, GD&T CAE, Mould Flow, CATIA, Tool design
Abreast of emerging technologies
Expertise in Design & PDM tools like 3DX, CATIA…
Expertise in bumpers / plastic trims / ornamentation parts / appliques etc
Knowledge in plastic tooling, plastic materials, apperance approvals
Experience in cost estimation for bumper / trims /
Experience in regulatory requirements, Mold flow Analysis
Demonstrated ability to lead the issue resolution process. A broad understanding of all major vehicle systems and a customer focused mindset is required to facilitate this process.
High energy, self-starter, with the ability and desire to take the responsibility to deliver results with minimal supervision.
Ability and courage to effectively communicate key issues and make informed recommendations to senior management.
Team player with a positive, flexible can-do attitude and innovative mindset.
Excellent in MS Office Suite, especially Excel and Power Point
Ability to lead and work with a cross functional team across international time zones.
Work closely with suppliers/engineering/manufacturing/purchasing/quality/craftsmanship to ensure the lowest cost and best quality solution.
Knowledge with Automotive design processes / Systems engineering
Excellent communication skills both verbal and in writing
Excellent project management skills to work with the team(s) to meet targets and objectives on time Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs Senior Clinical Systems Designer – Veeva EDC 🕒 3 days ago ICON plc 10,000+ employees 💊 Pharmaceuticals 🧬 Biotechnology ⚕️ Healthcare Insurance Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Senior Clinical System Designer at ICON designing and implementing advanced clinical systems for clinical trials. Responsible for process improvement and mentoring colleagues to enhance trial execution. 🏢🏡 Chennai – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior ⚙️ Systems Engineer View More Systems Engineer Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mechanical EngineeringAutomotive EngineeringProduction EngineeringDesign and Release ExperienceDFMEADVPGD&TMould FlowCATIACost Estimation

Soft Skills

Project ManagementProblem SolvingCommunicationTeamworkLeadershipFlexibilityCustomer FocusSelf-starterInnovative MindsetPositive Attitude