Exterior Trim Design & Release Engineer (6-Month Contract)

Edag-Engineering-Gmbh; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EDAG is seeking an Exterior Trim Design & Release Engineer for a 6-month contract in Dearborn, MI or Long Beach, CA. You will develop and release exterior trim parts, including A-surface components, from concept through production launch.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, lead design reviews, manage tooling, testing, and DFMEAs, and ensure durability and appearance meet Class-A standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 5 years of experience in automotive exterior trim design and release.
• Experience taking parts from concept through tooling and launch.
• Proficient in interpreting drawings, specs, and requirements.
• Knowledge of exterior materials, appearance, and Class-A surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Develop and release exterior trim components from concept through production launch.
• Define requirements, interfaces, packaging, attachment strategy, and design direction with cross-functional teams.
• Lead design reviews and supplier discussions to resolve geometry, appearance, fit, function, cost, and timing.
• Prepare drawings, models, specifications, and change documentation.
• Lead tooling kick-off and track tooling progress through reviews, trials, and corrective actions.
• Plan component testing, verify results, and drive resolution of failures.
• Develop DFMEAs and identify design risks with mitigation plans.
• Support build events, production readiness, and launch activities.
• Manage interfaces with body structure, lighting, sealing, and other exterior components.

Skills

Exterior trim design

A-surface components

DFMEA

Design risk management

GD&T drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

3DEXPERIENCE

Job description

EDAG is seeking an Exterior Trim Design & Release Engineer for a 6-month contract in Dearborn, MI or Long Beach, CA. You will develop and release exterior trim parts, including A-surface components, from concept through production launch.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, lead design reviews, manage tooling, testing, and DFMEAs, and ensure durability and appearance meet Class-A standards.