Automotive Exterior Trim Design Engineer (A-Surface)

CKGP/PW & Associates, Inc.; Long Beach, Dearborn (CA, MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

CKGP/PW & Associates, Inc. seeks a contract automotive exterior trim designer to develop exterior trim part models from concept through maturation and refine A-surface/engineering surfaces while maintaining design intent and downstream manufacturability.

You will define geometry, interfaces, locating schemes, and datum structures, and apply GD&T with tolerance stack-up reviews to ensure proper fit and function. This role requires 6 months and can be located in Dearborn, MI or Long Beach, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree inEngineering.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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).

Skills

A-surface modeling

GD&T

Tolerance stack-up

DFM principles

Design reviews

Supplier collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)

Job description

CKGP/PW & Associates, Inc. seeks a contract automotive exterior trim designer to develop exterior trim part models from concept through maturation and refine A-surface/engineering surfaces while maintaining design intent and downstream manufacturability.

You will define geometry, interfaces, locating schemes, and datum structures, and apply GD&T with tolerance stack-up reviews to ensure proper fit and function. This role requires 6 months and can be located in Dearborn, MI or Long Beach, CA.