Senior Exterior Trims Engineer

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Full Time Technical Auburn Hills, MI, US

We are seeking a talented and innovative Automotive Exterior Sr. Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. This individual will play a key role in the design and development of exterior plastic assemblies for our cutting-edge vehicles, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and functional performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong engineering skills, a passion for automotive design, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Design and engineer exterior components such as substrates, bumpers, grille assemblies, bezel, skid plates, baffles, claddings, spoilers and ducts.
  
  Responsible for the final design robustness and product quality.
• Develop 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for production and prototype exterior components.
• Collaborate with styling and engineering teams to ensure fascia components align with the vehicle’s overall design and performance specifications.
• Experience in managing engineering releases and change management for complex projects, including BOM management and related PLM activities.
• Manage new program development by directing design best practices, provide tooling feasibility, material selection, participate in program risk analysis for safety and CAE, coordinate program deliveries.
• In-depth knowledge of plastic materials, mold design and molding processes.
• Be able to lead cost reduction and weight reductions activities and analyze the engineering impacted.
• Troubleshoot using DOE process and other black belt methodologies.
• Lead future technology road map for Exterior systems creating and implementing of new technology and design concepts.
• Fosters continuous improvement in performance, quality and cost.
• Well versed with global relevant standard & methodology.
• Experience working with vendors located in India, Europe and USA

• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
• Working level expertise and proficiency with Catia, including drawing and modelling practices and methodologies
• Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and other information management and project management tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• communication skills & interpersonal skills. Must have over 5 years working experience within the automotive industry.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in exterior trim design.
• Continuously improve design processes and practices to increase efficiency and product quality.
• CATIA V5/V6
• Team Center/3DX
• DFMEA
• Microsoft Word/Excel/Power Point

Status:
Exempt

Grade Band: L7O

Reports To:

Department Head

Work Environment:
Office Professional (In office)

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

• Direct Hire
• Travel up to 20% of time domestically and internationally

• 7+ years exterior design and development experience