Exterior Trim Design Engineer | A-Surface & GD&T Expert

EDAG; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EDAG in the United States is seeking an Exterior Trim Design Engineer to develop exterior trim part models from concept to detail, ensuring design intent and manufacturability.

You will work with DREs, styling, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve issues, apply GD&T, and maintain 3DEXPERIENCE models. This role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 5 years of automotive exterior trim experience, and strong knowledge of Class-A surfaces and DFM, with English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 5 years of automotive exterior trim design experience from concept to 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.
• Additional relevant skills: Class-A surface requirements, styling-to-engineering surface transition, and surface quality checks; injection molding and other trim processes; material selection, shrinkage, etc.
• Location flexibility: Dearborn Michigan or Long Beach California.
• English (C1-C2).
• 6 months contract.

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

A-surface modeling

3DEXPERIENCE

GD&T

DFM

supplier collaboration

Class-A surface

Injection molding

Exterior trim design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

3DEXPERIENCE

Job description

EDAG in the United States is seeking an Exterior Trim Design Engineer to develop exterior trim part models from concept to detail, ensuring design intent and manufacturability.

You will work with DREs, styling, manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve issues, apply GD&T, and maintain 3DEXPERIENCE models. This role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 5 years of automotive exterior trim experience, and strong knowledge of Class-A surfaces and DFM, with English proficiency.