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.
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)
6 months contract

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Exterior Trim Design & Release Engineer

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