Senior Engineer

Senior Exterior Trim Engineer - Electric Vehicle Manufacturing (Phoenix, AZ)

Advantage Technical is partnering with a leading electric vehicle manufacturer in Phoenix, AZ to hire a Senior Exterior Trim Engineer. This temporary role offers hands-on ownership of trim systems on next-generation EV platforms, blending styling, function, and manufacturability.

Pay: up to $74/hr

Position Type: Temporary

Schedule: Regular business hours

What You'll Do (Job Duties)

• Lead design, packaging, and release of exterior systems, including side valences, sill trims, underbody aero shields, wheelhouse liners, spoilers, appliques, frunk/froot, and rocker panels.
• Develop these systems with a focus on quality, reliability, mass, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with studio and vehicle engineering teams.
• Support the full vehicle life cycle from concept through launch.
• Go beyond CAD execution to drive quick design modifications and data-informed decisions.

What You Bring (Requirements and Qualifications)

• 5+ years of exterior trim design experience across the systems listed above.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5 or V6 for complex CAD modeling.
• Experience with thermoplastic/thermoset resins and Class A manufacturing, including paint.
• Full vehicle launch experience and supplier base knowledge (e.g., Magna, Rivian). Experience designing plastic parts, interior or exterior.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

Experience with Class A surfaces, front crash, aero features, lighting integration, module integration, tooling, gap/flush, thermal expansion, structural design, and paint matching.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Weekly direct deposit
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Optional 401(k)

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