Exterior Trim Design & Release Engineer

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Mission

The Exterior Trim Design & Release Engineer supports the engineering design, development, packaging, and production release of exterior plastic components and assemblies (such as bumper fascias, claddings, wheel liners, underbody shields, moldings, and ornamental trim). This role coordinates between the Product Design Office (PDO), cross-functional engineering teams, and Tier-1 suppliers to ensure components meet functional, styling, and manufacturing objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & CAD Support: Assist in creating and modifying 3D CAD models, master sections, and B-side attachment features (snaps, ribs, locators, boss structures) using UG NX or CATIA.

• Packaging & Clearance Studies: Conduct draft analysis, thickness checks, and clash/interference analysis with surrounding body components, such as Body-in-White (BIW), lighting, and closures.

• Styling & Feasibility Support: Support reviews with the Product Design Office (PDO) by evaluating Class-A styling surfaces for molding feasibility, gap and flush requirements, and manufacturing constraints.

• Validation & Testing: Assist in updating Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) documentation; follow up on supplier testing deliverables.

• Supplier & Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Tier-1 suppliers, plant launch teams, and internal engineering groups to resolve build issues during pre-production phase builds.

• Release & Documentation: Create and track Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Change Notices (CNs), and update Bill of Materials (BOM) in PLM tools like Teamcenter or Enovia.

Profile

Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience: 8+ years of automotive industry experience in product development, plastics design, or exterior trim engineering.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (UG NX or CATIA V5).

• Foundational understanding of plastic injection molding, thermoforming, and tooling design principles.

• Exposure to DFMEA, DVP&R, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Basic knowledge of PLM systems (Teamcenter or Enovia) and standard office productivity suites.

Soft Skills: Strong communication, proactive problem-solving, attention to detail, and ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

Location

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Auburn Hills, United States

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