Junior Automotive Interior Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow.

Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching;

paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

We are seeking a motivated Junior Interior Soft Trim Engineer to support the design, development, and release of interior soft trim components for vehicle programs. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in automotive interior engineering and a basic understanding of soft trim materials, components, and manufacturing processes.

• Support the design and development of automotive interior soft trim components from concept through production.
• Assist with engineering activities for components such as door trim, instrument panels, headliners, carpets, floor coverings, seat trim, pillars, and other soft interior components
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• Review engineering drawings, 3D models, specifications, and design requirements.
• Support component packaging, fit, finish, and interface requirements.
• Work with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve design and manufacturing issues.
• Assist with design reviews, prototype builds, testing, and validation activities.
• Support engineering changes, documentation, and component release activities.
• Review and help resolve issues related to appearance, dimensional accuracy, fit, and functionality.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective-action activities for design and production issues.
• Coordinate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Materials, and Supplier Engineering teams.
• Support vehicle build activities and help identify and resolve issues during prototype and production phases.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
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• 1-3 years of automotive engineering experience
  , preferably with interior components.
• Basic understanding of automotive interior systems and soft trim components.
• F…