Exterior Trim Design Engineer

Location: Long Beach, CA

• 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)​

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 5 years of 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

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