Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Career Development
Job Description
WHO WE ARE
Working together, growing together, creating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. With a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world-class development company. You'll go your own way in your career at a high level - nationally and internationally. Take your next step and support us as a EXTERIOR TRIM DESIGN & RELEASE ENGINEER.
DESCRIPTION
- Develop and release exterior trim components, including A-surface parts, from concept selection through design maturation and production launch
- Define component requirements, interfaces, packaging, attachment strategy, and design direction in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Lead design reviews and supplier discussions; resolve issues affecting geometry, appearance, fit, function, cost, and timing
- Prepare and review engineering deliverables, including drawings, models, specifications, engineering change documentation, and design-release data
- Lead tooling kick-off and follow tooling progress through design reviews, tool trials, part inspections, and corrective actions
- Plan and coordinate component testing, verification, and validation; track results and drive resolution of test failures
- Develop and maintain DFMEAs, identify design risks, and ensure mitigations are reflected in the product definition and validation plan
- Support build events, manufacturing readiness, issue resolution, and launch activities
- Manage interfaces with adjacent systems, such as body structure, lighting, sealing, closures, and other exterior components
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- 5 years of experience engineering and releasing automotive exterior trim parts, including A-surface components
- Experience taking parts from concept and design maturation through tooling, testing, verification, and launch
- Working knowledge of 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) for product definition, release, and lifecycle-data management
- Experience developing or maintaining DFMEAs and managing design risk
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and product requirements
- Additional relevant skills: knowledge of exterior materials and processes (injection molding, extrusion, compression molding, painting, plating, substrate/finish interactions); appearance requirements, Class-A surface interfaces, grain and gloss, color matching, and cosmetic quality; tolerance stack-up, fit-and-finish, gap-and-flush, water management, corrosion, and environmental durability; supplier tooling, design-for-manufacturing, part inspection, and corrective-action processes; change management, build issue tracking, and production readiness
- Location: Dearborn Michigan or Long Beach California
- English (C1-C2)
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This job at EDAG is located in Long Beach, CA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
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