Exterior Trim Design Engineer
Job Type
Contract
Description
  • Develop exterior trim part models from early concepts through detailed design maturation
  • Create and refine A-surface and engineering surfaces while maintaining design intent and downstream manufacturability?
  • Define part geometry, interfaces, attachment features, locating schemes, and datum structures?
  • Apply GD&T and support tolerance stack-up reviews to achieve fit, function, and assembly targets?
  • Collaborate with DREs, styling, manufacturing, suppliers, quality, and tooling teams to resolve design issues?
  • Apply DFM principles and incorporate feedback from toolmakers and manufacturing engineers?
  • Support design reviews, prototype builds, tool reviews, part inspections, and engineering changes?
  • Maintain accurate models, drawings, and product data in 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)?
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • Automotive exterior trim design experience from concept through design maturation?
  • Hands-on experience with A-surface part modeling and production-intent product definition
  • Working knowledge of GD&T, datum schemes, locating strategy, and tolerance stack-up
  • Experience applying DFM principles to automotive components?
  • Proficiency with 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) and relevant CAD modeling workflows?
  • Additional relevant skills: Class-A surface requirements, styling-to-engineering surface transition, and surface quality checks; injection molding and other relevant trim processes (draft, wall thickness, ribs, bosses, clips, shutoffs, undercuts); material selection, shrinkage, warpage, sink, read-through, and appearance considerations; digital mock-up, packaging, assembly access, serviceability, and adjacent-part interfaces; engineering change control, design reviews, and supplier collaboration?
  • Location: Dearborn Michigan or Long Beach California
  • English (C1-C2)
  • 6 months contract