Key Responsibilities

• Develop and support the design of exterior components and assemblies from concept through production using CAD. Ensure designs meet functional, aesthetic, and manufacturability requirements.
• Manage the release of production-ready parts, drawings, and Bills of Material (BOM) through PLM systems such as Teamcenter while supporting program milestones and engineering documentation.
• Work closely with suppliers on feasibility, design for manufacturing (DFM), tooling development, and technical reviews to ensure parts meet cost, quality, and timing targets.
• Support validation activities including DVP&R development, testing coordination, and design verification to ensure components meet durability, fit, finish, and performance standards.
• Partner with Styling, Studio, Manufacturing Engineering, CAE, and Program Management teams to ensure exterior components align with vehicle styling intent and production requirements.
• Support DFMEA development and manage engineering changes (ECR/ECO) to resolve design issues and improve product quality throughout the development cycle.
• Provide engineering support during prototype builds, pilot builds, and production launch to address fit, finish, and assembly concerns.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3–8+ years of experience in automotive exterior trim design, development, or release engineering.
• Experience using CATIA V5/V6, or similar CAD software for 3D modeling and design development.
• Understanding of plastic injection molding, composite materials, tooling development, and painted exterior components.
• Experience with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, and PPAP processes.
• Familiarity with automotive regulatory requirements such as NHTSA and FMVSS related to exterior vehicle components.