Exterior Trim Engineer

Role: Exterior Trim Engineer

Location: California

We are looking for an Exterior Trim Engineer to design and develop exterior system components for a world-class vehicle, where styling and functionality go hand in hand. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong can-do attitude, works with enthusiasm and determination, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should bring proven expertise, a willingness to learn rapidly, and a continuous drive for excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead or play a leading role in the packaging, engineering design, release and launch of exterior trims of a state-of-the-art car
• Create cutting edge exterior systems focusing on quality, reliability, functionality, mass and cost efficiency
• Work interactively within a cross functional studio and vehicle engineering team, placing priority upon the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual system
• Employ and develop world class engineering tools and an innovative approach to support the systems generation

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in vehicle exterior trim design & development. This includes design related experience with at least some of the following areas:
  • Side valences
  • Sill trims
  • Underbody aero shields
  • Wheelhouse liners Spoilers / Appliques
  • "Frunk" / "Froot"
  • Rocker panels
• Proven experience creating complex CAD schemes and models to an excellent standard, preferably using CATIA V5 or V6
• Proven experience with thermoplastic & thermoset resin materials and class A
• manufacturing technologies (including painting)
• A good understanding of the range of computational tools available to design engineers
• Launch experience

Good to have:

• A flair for creative engineering and 3D problem solving
• Five or more years of experience with plastics design, Class A surfaces, front crash, aero features, lighting integration, module integration, tooling, resins, supply base, fit and finish, gap and flush, module concept, thermal expansion, structural design, paint (matching).
• A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team
• Well-developed team working and interpersonal skills
• A great work ethic

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline