Description: Job Description:
" Backfill Name: CURTIS D. MCNAMARA
" Desired Start Date: 9/4/2026
" Location of Work: Onsite, CA or MI
" Cost Center: *** USA, Inc. - US011122 - Exterior Systems
" Assignment Duration (Start/End Dates) & possibility of extension: TBD Requested Start Date: 9/7/2026 End Date: 12/31/2026
" Expenses/ Expected Travel (Y/N): Y ***/ weekly travel budget . If in CA travel to AZ potentially KSA (Infrequent, as needed)
" Max Budget (Bill rate): *** Hourly
" Equipment Needed (badge, email, laptop): Badge, Email, Laptop
Sr Engineer, Exterior Trim
We are currently seeking a Sr Exterior Trim Engineer. This position requires an experienced professional with a responsibility for designing and developing parts of the exterior systems of a world class vehicle in terms of both styling and function. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment. Role
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
5+ years of experience in vehicle exterior trim design & development. This includes design related experience with at least some of the following areas:
o Side valences
o Sill trims
o Underbody aero shields
o Wheelhouse liners Spoilers / Appliques
o "Frunk" / "Froot"
o 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
Advantageous
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
Required launch experience (must-have) Supplier base knowledge like Magna, Rivian etc . Specifically designing plastic parts ( interior or exterior)
First 90-day expectations
Needs to be How do you guys do it here Not How do I do this?
Interview must haves:
STAR answers. What was the impact of their work?
Engineering from fundamentals on (how are they on technical application and questions?)
Red Flags: Can t speak to validation testing, failure avoidance. If they seems like they work on many parts, they are probably an expert of none
Custom Fields:
Name: Business Unit
Value: Research & Development
Name: Division
Value: None
Name: Sub-Department
Value: BDYENG-BDYENG-Body Engineering
Name: Department
Value: VENG-Vehicle Engineering
Name: Employee Class
Value: Contractor
Name: Region
Value: North America
Name: Line
Value: DEFAULT-Default
Name: Office Location
Value: USA_USCA_***_1
Name: Previously Worked At ***?
Value: No
Name: Onsite / Remote Work Capability
Value: Onsite
Name: Country
Value: United States