Exterior Trim Design & Release Engineer

EDAG; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EDAG is hiring an Exterior Trim Design & Release Engineer in Long Beach, CA to lead exterior trim parts from concept to production launch.

The role collaborates with cross‑functional teams to define requirements, interfaces and packaging, lead design reviews, and drive tooling, testing, verification, and DFMEA activities for timely program delivery.

English proficiency required; 6 months contract located in the LA area with potential for future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5 years releasing exterior trim parts.
• Experience taking parts from concept through tooling, testing, and launch.
• Proficiency with 3DEXPERIENCE for product definition and lifecycle data management.
• Experience developing DFMEAs and managing design risk.
• English language proficiency and ability to work in DEARBORN or LONG BEACH.

Responsibilities

• Develop and release exterior trim components from concept to production launch.
• Define requirements, interfaces, packaging, attachment strategy, and design direction with cross-functional teams.
• Lead design reviews and supplier discussions; resolve geometry, appearance, fit, cost, and timing.
• Prepare drawings, models, specifications, engineering change documentation, and release data.
• Lead tooling kick-off and monitor tooling progress through reviews, tool trials, and inspections.
• Plan component testing, verify results, and drive resolution of failures.
• Develop and maintain DFMEAs and ensure mitigations are in the validation plan.
• Support build events, manufacturing readiness, and launch activities.
• Manage interfaces with body structure, lighting, sealing, closures, and other exterior components.

Skills

DFMEA

A-surface

Design reviews

Release engineering

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Working together, growing together, creating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. With a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world-class development company. You'll go your own way in your career at a high level - nationally and internationally. Take your next step and support us as a EXTERIOR TRIM DESIGN & RELEASE ENGINEER.

DESCRIPTION

• Develop and release exterior trim components, including A-surface parts, from concept selection through design maturation and production launch
• Define component requirements, interfaces, packaging, attachment strategy, and design direction in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Lead design reviews and supplier discussions; resolve issues affecting geometry, appearance, fit, function, cost, and timing
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables, including drawings, models, specifications, engineering change documentation, and design-release data
• Lead tooling kick-off and follow tooling progress through design reviews, tool trials, part inspections, and corrective actions
• Plan and coordinate component testing, verification, and validation; track results and drive resolution of test failures
• Develop and maintain DFMEAs, identify design risks, and ensure mitigations are reflected in the product definition and validation plan
• Support build events, manufacturing readiness, issue resolution, and launch activities
• Manage interfaces with adjacent systems, such as body structure, lighting, sealing, closures, and other exterior components

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree inEngineering.
• 5 years of experience engineering and releasing automotive exterior trim parts, including A-surface components
• Experience taking parts from concept and design maturation through tooling, testing, verification, and launch
• Working knowledge of 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) for product definition, release, and lifecycle-data management
• Experience developing or maintaining DFMEAs and managing design riskAbility to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and product requirements
• Additional relevant skills: knowledge of exterior materials and processes (injection molding, extrusion, compression molding, painting, plating, substrate/finish interactions); appearance requirements, Class-A surface interfaces, grain and gloss, color matching, and cosmetic quality; tolerance stack-up, fit-and-finish, gap-and-flush, water management, corrosion, and environmental durability; supplier tooling, design-for-manufacturing, part inspection, and corrective-action processes; change management, build issue tracking, and production readiness
• Location: Dearborn Michigan or Long Beach California
• English (C1-C2)
• 6 months contract

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