Exterior Trim Design and Release Engineer

Location:

NTCNA/Farmington Hills, MI

Job Schedule:

Full-time onsite

Education Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Sponsorship:
No

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for an Exterior Trim Design and Release Engineer to join our team in Farmington Hills, MI.

This role will be responsible for developing exterior vehicle components based on materials such as plastics, rubber, adhesive, paint, sealants, steel, and aluminum. The role will require coordination with Suppliers, manufacturing plants, design engineers, and Purchasing to achieve company KPI’s (Quality, Cost, Schedule). In addition, the role will be responsible for generating, developing, and implementing novel ideas that contribute to vehicle quality improvement, cost reduction, or weight reduction.

• Design and validation of Front/Rear Bumper Fascia (in-house);
  Coordination with Nissan plant plastic engineering for manufacture of Front/Rear Bumper Fascia
• Design/validation of chrome/painted/mold-in-color parts for Exterior Trim/Front End Module (with supplier)
• Quality, Cost, and Timing management of Exterior Trim and Front End Module parts
• Collaboration with Styling for shape development of A-surface parts
• Safety and Regulatory performance (pedestrian protection/low speed impact)
• Achievement of Perceived Quality expectations, including Fit and Finish management

• Education requirements:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
• Minimum of 3 or more years of directly related professional‑level Engineering experience
• Ability to perform work onsite at NTCNA Farmington Hills, MI
• Valid driver's license
• Travel requirements: up to 25%

• Exterior trim engineering experience preferre
• Ability to work overtime may be required

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities:
Benefit from diverse career paths, cross‑departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Nissan is committed to a drug‑free workplace.

All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire;
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