ENGINEERING
DESIGN
About Engineering Design
The NLC Engineering Design program introduces students to the comprehensive engineering design process. Through a series of workshops and competitive design challenges, participants gain hands-on experience in requirements engineering, concept development, embodiment design, detail design, prototyping, and professional documentation.
Why Participate?
Gain industry-relevant skills and stand out in the competitive engineering landscape.
Industry Recognition
Earn certificates recognized by leading automotive and manufacturing companies.
Expert Mentorship
Learn directly from experienced industry professionals and academic experts.
Career Acceleration
Build a portfolio of design projects that demonstrate real-world engineering capability.
Learning Journey
A structured journey from fundamentals to mastery
Requirements & Concept Design
Requirements Engineering
- Understanding stakeholder needs
- Writing functional & non-functional requirements
- Requirements traceability & validation
Concept Design
- Brainstorming & ideation techniques
- Morphological analysis & concept selection
- Feasibility assessment & trade-off studies
Progress: Phase 1 of 3
Program Structure
Building the Foundation
Workshops
- Introduction to Engineering Design Process
- Requirements Engineering Workshop
- Concept Generation Techniques
Activities
- Problem statement analysis
- Stakeholder identification
- Requirements specification document
Deliverables:
Developing the Solution
Workshops
- CAD Modeling & Simulation
- Material Selection Workshop
- Design for Manufacturing
Activities
- 3D CAD model development
- FEA simulation & analysis
- Design review presentations
Deliverables:
Building & Presenting
Workshops
- Rapid Prototyping Techniques
- Technical Report Writing
- Presentation Skills
Activities
- Prototype fabrication
- Testing & validation
- Final design review
Deliverables:
Tools & Software
Industry-standard tools used throughout the program
SolidWorks
3D CAD modeling and parametric design for detailed engineering drawings
ANSYS
Finite element analysis for structural, thermal, and fluid simulations
MATLAB
Data analysis, simulation, and algorithm development platform
Excel
Requirements management, calculations, and data organization
Competition Deliverables
Comprehensive submissions covering the complete competition workflow
Requirements Spec
Comprehensive requirements document with traceability matrix
Concept Portfolio
Multiple design concepts with evaluation and selection justification
CAD Assembly
Fully detailed 3D CAD model with engineering drawings
Prototype
Functional prototype demonstrating key design features
Final Report
Complete design documentation with analysis and test results
Key Learning Areas
Master essential skills through hands-on competition experience
Design Process
Master the complete engineering design lifecycle from concept to production
Technical Analysis
Apply analysis tools to validate and optimize design decisions
Documentation
Create professional engineering documentation meeting industry standards
Prototyping
Build and test functional prototypes using modern fabrication techniques
Event Timeline
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about this competition
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Ready to Take the Challenge?
Join Engineering Design and showcase your skills
A comprehensive program equipping students with technical skills and knowledge to excel in the engineering design process — from requirements engineering through prototype testing and documentation.
Organized By
SAEINDIA Southern Section
Block-1, Modules 29 & 30, SIDCO Electronic Complex
Thiru-Vi-Ka Industrial Estate, Guindy
Chennai - 600 032, Tamil Nadu, India
Phone: 044-42188653
Email: nlc-ed@saeiss.org
Competition Coordinator:
Dr. S. Kumar
Program Coordinator, NLC-ED