Exterior Trim Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an Exterior Trim Engineer. The role involves designing and developing exterior systems for a world-class vehicle, emphasizing quality and functionality. Ideal candidates should have 2+ years of relevant experience, proficiency in CAD, particularly CATIA, and a strong understanding of thermoplastic and thermoset materials. A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is required, along with a commitment to teamwork and creativity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in vehicle exterior trim design and development.
• Proven experience creating complex CAD schemes and models to an excellent standard.
• Good understanding of computational tools available to design engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the packaging, engineering design, and launch of exterior trims.
• Create cutting edge exterior systems focusing on quality and functionality.
• Work with cross-functional teams for vehicle benefit.

Skills

Vehicle exterior trim design & development

Complex CAD schemes

Thermoplastic & thermoset resin materials

Computational tools for design engineers

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5 or V6

Job description

We are currently seeking an Exterior Trim Engineer.

This position requires a responsibility for designing and developing parts of the exterior systems of a world class vehicle in terms of both styling and function.

Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

Role

• Lead or play a leading role in the packaging, engineering design, release and launch of exterior trims of a state-of-the-art car
• Create cutting edge exterior systems focusing on quality, reliability, functionality, mass and cost efficiency
• Work interactively within a cross functional studio and vehicle engineering team, placing priority upon the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual system
• Employ and develop world class engineering tools and an innovative approach to support the systems generation

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in vehicle exterior trim design & development. This includes design related experience with at least some of the following areas:
  • Sill trims
  • Wheelhouse liners, Spoilers / Appliques
  • Rocker panels
• Proven experience creating complex CAD schemes and models to an excellent standard, preferably using CATIA V5 or V6
• Proven experience with thermoplastic & thermoset resin materials and class A manufacturing technologies (including painting)
• A good understanding of the range of computational tools available to design engineers

Advantageous

• A flair for creative engineering and 3D problem solving
• Five or more years of experience with plastics design, Class A surfaces, front crash, aero features, lighting integration, module integration, tooling, resins, supply base, fit and finish, gap and flush, module concept, thermal expansion, structural design, paint (matching)
• A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team
• Well-developed team working and interpersonal skills
• A great work ethic

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline