Automotive, Engineering Services, Manufacturing

Exterior Trim Design Engineer

Long Beach, CAOnsiteFull TimePosted 23 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Automotive exterior trim design
A-surface modeling
production-intent product definition
GD&T
datum schemes
locating strategy
tolerance stack-up
DFM principles
3DEXPERIENCE
3DX

Nice to have

Class-A surface requirements
surface quality checks
injection molding
draft
wall thickness
ribs

Role summary

EDAG is seeking an Exterior Trim Design Engineer for a 6-month contract role. The position involves developing exterior trim part models from concept to detailed design, creating and refining A-surfaces, defining geometry and interfaces, and applying GD&T. The engineer will collaborate with various teams, apply DFM principles, and support design reviews and prototype builds. Proficiency in 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) and CAD modeling is required, along with experience in automotive exterior trim design, A-surface modeling, GD&T, and DFM. Preferred skills include Class-A surfacing, injection molding processes, material selection, and digital mock-up. The role is based in Dearborn, Michigan, or Long Beach, California.

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 ENGINEER.
DESCRIPTION

Develop exterior trim part models from early concepts through detailed design maturation
Create and refine A-surface and engineering surfaces while maintaining design intent and downstream manufacturability
Define part geometry, interfaces, attachment features, locating schemes, and datum structures
Apply GD&T and support tolerance stack-up reviews to achieve fit, function, and assembly targets
Collaborate with DREs, styling, manufacturing, suppliers, quality, and tooling teams to resolve design issues
Apply DFM principles and incorporate feedback from toolmakers and manufacturing engineers
Support design reviews, prototype builds, tool reviews, part inspections, and engineering changes
Maintain accurate models, drawings, and product data in 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Automotive exterior trim design experience from concept through design maturation
Hands-on experience with A-surface part modeling and production-intent product definition
Working knowledge of GD&T, datum schemes, locating strategy, and tolerance stack-up
Experience applying DFM principles to automotive components
Proficiency with 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) and relevant CAD modeling workflows
Additional relevant skills: Class-A surface requirements, styling-to-engineering surface transition, and surface quality checks; injection molding and other relevant trim processes (draft, wall thickness, ribs, bosses, clips, shutoffs, undercuts); material selection, shrinkage, warpage, sink, read-through, and appearance considerations; digital mock-up, packaging, assembly access, serviceability, and adjacent-part interfaces; engineering change control, design reviews, and supplier collaboration
Location: Dearborn Michigan or Long Beach California
English (C1-C2)
6 months contract

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