Automotive Exterior Trim Design Engineer – A‑Surface

ALTEN Technology USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work 4 days/week

Remote Friday

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an Exterior Trim Design Engineer in Long Beach, CA, to translate styling intent into manufacturable exterior trim definitions for automotive programs.

You will develop A-surface models, apply GD&T, and collaborate across DREs, styling, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure fit, form, and function within 3DEXPERIENCE workflows. This on-site role offers a four-day workweek with a remote Friday.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work collaboratively and resolve design feedback in a fast-paced program environment.

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 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).

Skills

Automotive exterior trim design

A-surface modeling

GD&T knowledge

DFM principles

3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)

Collaborative skills

Tools

3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an Exterior Trim Design Engineer in Long Beach, CA, to translate styling intent into manufacturable exterior trim definitions for automotive programs.

You will develop A-surface models, apply GD&T, and collaborate across DREs, styling, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure fit, form, and function within 3DEXPERIENCE workflows. This on-site role offers a four-day workweek with a remote Friday.