Design Engineer - Exterior Trim

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.

At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.

Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.

Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Summary:

This role will support engineering design and development activities.

Responsibilities:

Develop exterior trim part models from early concepts through detailed design maturation in CATIA 3DX

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.

Create part specification requirements and BOM.

Negotiate with surrounding component business units and suppliers.

Perform cost analysis, strength calculations, and material selection.

Use best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve product and/or processes.

Search for new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up-to-date technology, and reduce design and parts costs

Travel to client sites required.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant industry experience

Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.

Proficiency in 3D modeling with CATIA V6/3DX

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.

Strong understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) required.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in MS Office.

The pay range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base pay only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

California Pay Range$50—$58 USD

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.