Job Description Job Description We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.Role OverviewYou will be a key contributor within a world-class automotive interior trim engineering team, responsible for the development and delivery of hard interior trim components. This role focuses on mechanical engineering, detail design, packaging, and launch execution, working closely with design, vehicle engineering, and supplier partners to deliver premium interior solutions from concept through production.Key ResponsibilitiesContribute to the development of high-quality hard interior trim components delivering on luxury, craftsmanship, performance, safety, ergonomics, and functionalityLead or support the engineering, packaging, release, and launch of hard trim components including instrument panels, door trims, consoles, pillars, headliners, and load floors across the vehicle portfolioTranslate interior design intent into production-feasible, manufacturable hard trim solutions with attention to surface quality, class A feasibility, and fit and finishManage component-level DFMEA, DVPR, boundary diagrams, and robustness checklists through design and release milestonesWork cross-functionally with design, vehicle engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and program teams, prioritizing overall vehicle performance and timingCollaborate closely with interior trim suppliers to ensure technical excellence, tooling readiness, cost targets, and on-time program deliveryDefine and own GD&T datum and locating strategy for hard trim assemblies; perform tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure dimensional compliancePerform and support DFM assessments, tool feasibility reviews, and first article inspection (FAI) evaluationSupport prototype builds, buck reviews, and closed-loop resolution of dimensional and quality findingsApply and continuously improve engineering tools, methods, and best practices to support accelerated product developmentRequired Qualifications4+ years' experience in automotive hard interior trim engineering (IP, door trims, consoles, pillars, headliners, load floors, etc.)Strong understanding of plastic part design, injection molding processes, and DFM principlesProficiency in CATIA V5/V6 or equivalent CAD tools; working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis methodsExperience supporting vehicle or product launches, including supplier tooling sign-off and manufacturing readinessFamiliarity with DFMEA, DVPR, and quality documentation processesNice to Have / AdvantageousOwnership of at least one full program lifecycle from concept through SOPExperience in a fast-paced OEM or startup EV environmentDeep knowledge of injection molded plastic structures, including two-shot molding, foaming processes, and Class A surface developmentUnderstanding of craftsmanship standards, fit and finish targets, and homologation/safety requirements for hard trim assembliesCompetency in materials selection for structural and aesthetic hard trim substratesExperience with supplier tooling reviews, including steel safe conditions, draft analysis, and mold flow interpretationHands-on, practical engineering mindset with strong problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skills with the ability to align across design, manufacturing, and supply chain stakeholdersPassion for developing exceptional automotive interiorsSalary:$120,00-$140,000/KThe actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experienceALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.