What you’ll be able to do:

• Package and develop large exterior trims within the vehicle architecture following Class A surface and design directions

• Integrate technical, feasibility, manufacturing, and program requirements into the exterior design and theme development from concept through final production release

• Transfer engineering and key regulatory requirements to design, provide feasibility and technical input, and provide limitations feedback

• Generate concept alternatives and feasible solutions for technically challenging areas in design with functional and program assumptions

• Own CAD and BOM for systems and components, deliver system and component design including surface development, structures, datum strategy, attachments, and GD&T

• Interpret aerodynamics and CAE simulation, test results, integrate recommendations into exterior design

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing to ensure system manufacturing, assembly feasibility, and serviceability. Support vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events

The minimum requirements we seek:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

• 8+ years of experience working on production vehicle development and launch for large exterior trims

• 6+ years of experience utilizing CAD (3DX, Catia, NX, ICEMSURF, or Alias) collaboratively, designing exterior trims with injection molding, compression molding and other related processes, 3DX and CATIA preferred

• 6+ years of experience in exterior systems design, development, release for fascia, rocker panel, front end module or related systems

Our preferred requirements:

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, with preferred to have experience designing exterior trim components and assemblies

• Strong understanding of the materials and manufacturing processes such as injection molding, compression molding, composites, paint and other surface finishes

• Strong Understanding of differences in design and engineering based on production volume and functional and cosmetic features

• Strong familiarity with legislative requirements affecting the design feasibility

• Strong understanding of GD&T, craftsmanship and CMF and how design execution would be affected

• Experience in working on automotive Class A surface feasibility assessment and development, vehicle layout/package, including body structures, exteriors, closures, glazing

• Hands-on experience in building and launching automotive products

Requisition ID : 25339