Automotive Interior Trim Design & Release Engineer

Altentechnologyusa; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an experienced Interior Trim Release Engineer to own design release, validation, and issue resolution for vehicle interior trim components in a Detroit-area setting. You will drive root cause analysis, interface with manufacturing and suppliers, and release 3D models and drawings in NX as part of a cross‑functional team.

Role requires 3–5+ years in automotive design release or related field, strong GD&T, and the ability to work in a vehicle plant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 3–5+ years in automotive design release engineering, interior trim, vehicle assembly, manufacturing, or quality.
• Strong knowledge of automotive interior hard trim components and assembly processes.
• Proficiency with CAD tools, preferably Siemens NX, including release authority on models/drawings.
• Solid GD&T, dimensional variation, tolerance stack‑up, and root cause analysis.
• Ability to interpret and author engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and cross‑functional communication skills.
• Ability to work in a vehicle plant, assembly environment, or test/build facility.

Responsibilities

• Own the design release, validation, and change management of interior trim components (A/B/C-pillars, headliner, instrument panel, door trim).
• Lead investigation and resolution of fit, finish, gaps, squeaks/rattles, and assembly issues during builds and production.
• Drive root cause analysis using measurements, tolerance studies, and structured problem‑solving methods.
• Interface with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and metrology to resolve interior trim concerns and guide design decisions.
• Direct dimensional inspection, variation analysis, and approve corrective actions.
• Design and release trim interfaces, clips, fasteners, and attachment features to optimize fit and perceived quality.
• Create and release 3D models, drawings, and engineering changes in NX and related tools.
• Define and approve checking fixtures and inspection aids for production containment.

Skills

Auto interior design

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional communication

Vehicle plant experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an experienced Interior Trim Release Engineer to own design release, validation, and issue resolution for vehicle interior trim components in a Detroit-area setting. You will drive root cause analysis, interface with manufacturing and suppliers, and release 3D models and drawings in NX as part of a cross‑functional team.

Role requires 3–5+ years in automotive design release or related field, strong GD&T, and the ability to work in a vehicle plant environment.