Interior Design Release Engineer

Katalyst-Healthcares-; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The company seeks a Door Trim Design Release Engineer (DRE) to lead interior component design for automotive programs. A minimum of 3 years' experience and strong CATIA V6 skills are required, along with in-depth knowledge of door trim manufacturing processes.

You will resolve plant issues, investigate warranty cases, and collaborate with styling on feasibility studies and craftsmanship targets. A Bachelor's in mechanical engineering or equivalent with substantial door trim experience is

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Door Trim DRE in automotive interior design.
• Proficient in CATIA V6 for door trim components.
• Bachelor's in mechanical engineering or equivalent with 10+ years in door trim subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Act as Door Trim Design Release Engineer for interior components.
• Resolve manufacturing plant issues and defects.
• Investigate warranty issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with styling for feasibility, A-class surfaces, and craftsmanship targets.
• Design automotive door trim parts using CATIA V6.
• Apply knowledge of automotive door trim manufacturing processes.

Skills

Door Trim DRE

CATIA V6

Warranty analysis

Root cause investigation

Manufacturing processes

A-class surfaces

Styling feasibility

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Eng

Engineering diploma +10+ yrs exp

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as a Door Trim Design Release Engineer (DRE) in automotive interior engineering, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.


• Resolve manufacturing plant issues, including product defects.


• Investigate warranty issues, identify root causes, and develop corrective action plans.


• Collaborate with the styling team to conduct feasibility studies, evaluate A-class surfaces, and define craftsmanship targets.


• Design automotive component parts using CATIA V6.


• Apply strong knowledge of automotive door trim manufacturing processes.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience in automotive interior component design, particularly door trim and door panel components.


• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Door Trim DRE.


• Strong knowledge of CATIA V6.


• Experience with manufacturing issue resolution, warranty analysis, and root cause investigation.


• Knowledge of styling feasibility, A-class surface evaluation, and craftsmanship targets.


• Understanding of automotive door trim manufacturing processes.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline; alternatively, an engineering diploma with 10+ years of experience in automotive door trim components and subsystems.