Exterior Fitment Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Newark, CA is looking for a Mechanical Engineer with automotive exterior design experience to join our team.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years in exterior system design, including windshield glass, wiper, mirrors, and packaging.

You will lead FMEA studies, ensure GD&T compliance, and collaborate with suppliers across vehicle milestones.

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold a BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years in automotive exterior design.
• Strong knowledge of exterior systems such as windshield, wipers, mirrors.
• Experience with Master Sections, Vehicle packaging, and assembly processes.
• Knowledge of tooling and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lead DFMEA and DVP processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design FMEA studies and DFMEA.
• Perform feasibility studies and A-class surface checks.
• Collaborate with system suppliers and support vehicle milestones.
• Develop and maintain engineering release documentation.

Skills

BS Mechanical Eng

CATIA V5

Exterior design

GD&T

FMEA

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of experience in automotive Exterior system and subsystem design and development
• Thorough knowledge of engineering design & development concepts of automotive exterior system e.g. Windshield Glasses, Wiper system, Side Mirrors, B- pillar Appliques, Active Grill Shutter etc
• Very good proficiency in CATIA V5.
• Relevant experience in Master Sections, Vehicle Integration, Vehicle packaging, Concept creation, assembly processes of various Interior assemblies.
• Knowledge and understanding of Tooling and manufacturing processes
• Prepare and maintain engineering release and change documentation
• Lead design FMEA studies and GD&T
• Ability to perform Vehicle / assembly packaging study
• Maintain and develop Design Validation Plans (DVP), and Design Failure Mode Analysis (DFMEA)
• Collaborate with system suppliers and support overall vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events
• Must have ability to perform feasibility studies, Check A-class surface and define craftsman ship target.
• Product knowledge in the following product areas.
• Glazing – Windshield, Quarter Glasses, Roof Glass and Backlite