Senior Designer
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Job Description
Senior Designer
Saitama Shi, Saitama

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Automotive Interior Engineer with extensive experience in CREO and interior plastic component design. The ideal candidate must have prior exposure & knowledge of automotive regulations, and proven expertise in developing high-quality interior systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of plastic interior components, including instrument panels, consoles, door trims, pillars, seat trims, and other cabin plastic systems.
  • Create, modify, and validate 3D CAD models and 2D drawings in CREO (Part Design, Assembly, Drafting modules).
  • Ensure all designs comply with automotive standards, regulations, and project-specific codes.
  • Collaborate with styling, manufacturing, CAE, quality, and supplier engineering teams within European project environments.
  • Utilize PLM systems for data management and engineering release processes.
  • Conduct feasibility studies, packaging checks, and plastic design validations including draft analysis, wall thickness checks, ribs, bosses, clips, and tolerance stack-ups.
  • Support DFMEA, DFM/DFA, and technical reviews with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Develop product documentation, BOM structures, and design reports for customer programs.

Skill Requirements

  • Bachelors in mechanical/automotive engineering or related field.
  • 6–10 years of hands-on experience in automotive interiors, plastic components design & development.
  • Expert proficiency in CREO (Part Design, Assembly, Drafting).
  • Strong knowledge of PLM systems and engineering release workflows.
  • Deep understanding of plastic part design fundamentals including drafts, splits, ribs, clips, mounting, warpage considerations, and tooling feasibility.
  • Experience working on European OEM/Tier-1 projects with understanding of standards.
  • Knowledge of automotive regulatory requirements including safety, crash, ergonomic, and environmental standards.
  • Strong familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, and DFM/DFA practices.
  • Excellent communication and customer interaction skills.

Other Requirements

JAPANESE Language
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At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.