Sector
Automotive
Keyword

Automotive Designer

Automobile Engineer

Industrial Designer

Minimum ? Bachelor?s degree in a relevant field of engineering

Not required

The tasks an Automobile Designer is expected to perform include:Conceptualizing the design that needs to be developed

Drawing design sketches using CAD or other computer software

Creating a scale model or sculpture of the vehicle using clay

Knowledge of basic dimensioning principles

Knowledge of CAD (Computer-Aided Design)Skilled in engineering drawing

Knowledge of using chamfers and fillets

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Will be updated

Precise

Meticulous

Systematic

Observant

Strong communication skills

Good team player

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

It is a desk job

May or may not need to handle a team

Local travelling is not part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Flexible working hours

Overtime maybe involved

Shift system is available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Will be updated

This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)One may develop occupational hazards like poor eyesight, lethargy, joint pain etc. if not taken care of

For freshers ? 30,000 to 35,000 per month

For candidates with 1-4 years? experience - INR40,000 toINR45,000 per month

For candidates with 4-10 years? experience -INR50,000 toINR55,000 per month

For candidates with over 10 years? experience ?INR75,000 toINR80,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Automobile Design Industry in India

As per the data published by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, the cumulative FDI inflows into the Indian automobile industry during April 2000 to October 2013 was noted to be US$ 9,079 million, which amounted to 4% of the total FDI inflows in terms of US $.

The Automotive Mission Plan for the period of 2006-2016 aims to make India emerge as a global automotive hub. The idea is to make India the chosen destination for design and manufacture of automobiles and auto components, with outputs soaring to reach US$ 145 billion which is basically accounting for more than 10% of the GDP. This would also provide further employment to over 25 million people by 2016 making the automotive industry the sunrise sector of the economy.This projected growth indicates good job opportunities for Automobile Designers and other professionals.

Automotive manufacturing companies

Cities and towns across India