Design Engineer Body Exterior - Lighting, Tail Lamp

ALTEN Technology USA; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA in Long Beach, CA seeks a Design Engineer Body Exterior - Lighting, Tail Lamp to drive end-to-end design from concept to production release, leveraging 3DX CAD and GD&T to deliver manufacturable, cost-effective solutions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage PLM data and BOM, support DFMEA/DVPR and PFMEA reviews, and oversee prototype builds to meet program milestones with strong emphasis on quality documentation.

Qualifications

• End-to-end design of vehicle components from concept to production release.
• Strong 3D design capability and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with DFMEA, DVPR, PFMEA, Control Plans and design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop components using 3DX CAD.
• Apply GD&T and perform dimensional variation analysis.
• Manage PLM data and release processes.
• Coordinate with electrical/software interfaces and supplier teams.

Skills

3DX CAD

GD&T

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

PLM systems

BOM management

CAx tooling

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Location: Long Beach, CA

Design Engineer Body Exterior - Lighting, Tail Lamp

As our Design Engineer Body Exterior - Lighting, Tail Lamp will be responsible for the end‑to‑end development of vehicle components and systems, from concept through production release. This role requires strong 3D design capability, deep understanding of engineering requirements, and the ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality, manufacturable, and cost‑effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities

CAD & Technical Design

• Create and develop components using 3DX CAD with the ability to design parts independently.
• Apply GD&T principles and perform dimensional variation analysis to ensure robust designs.
• Conduct system and component‑level design aligned with all program requirements.

Requirements & Validation

• Design to meet Voice of Customer, regulatory, functional, quality, DFA (Design for Assembly), DFS (Design for Service), packaging, and clearance requirements.
• Utilize validation methods including CAE, physical testing, and analytical techniques to confirm design integrity.

Feasibility & Manufacturing

• Assess tooling, manufacturing, supplier sub‑assembly, and vehicle assembly feasibility.
• Evaluate surface feasibility, fit & finish, and craftsmanship considerations when applicable.
• Perform interface and assembly feasibility studies, including packaging, static/dynamic clearances, joint analysis, GD&T datum schemes, and dimensional variation analysis.

Quality & Documentation

• Maintain comprehensive design documentation and quality history.
• Support technical reviews using DFMEA, DVPR, SCCAF (SC & CC), PFMEA, Control Plans, Robustness Checklists, Demonstration Matrices, Boundary Diagrams, Interface Matrices, and P‑Diagrams.

Electrical & Software Integration

• Develop and manage engineering transmittals, feature definitions, and related documentation for electrical and software interfaces.

Project Management

• Utilize PLM systems (including BOM management) to control design data and release processes.
• Manage engineering timing to support prototype builds, validation phases, and overall program milestones.
• Prepare RFQ packages and support sourcing activities with purchasing and supplier teams.

Program Financials

• Evaluate and track landed cost, vendor tooling (F&T), ED&T (as applicable), and other financial impacts to the program business case.

Engineering Budget Management

• Oversee development expenses including prototype parts, tooling, and other engineering‑related costs.

Salary:

• $115,000-135,000
• The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice:

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement:

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.