Junior Design Engineer (Automotive Trim)

ALTEN Technology USA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Mechanical/Automotive Engineer to lead the design and release of interior trim components, including Soft Trim, Cargo, Carpet, and Frunk, from concept through production launch. You will develop parametric 3D models in NX and ensure packaging, tolerances, and manufacturability goals are met.

You will collaborate with design, engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and suppliers to align milestones, cost targets, and vehicle objectives, while guiding CBOM,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of automotive interior component development experience.
• Direct experience with automotive Soft Trim component development, integration, supplier management, and production release preferred.
• Proficiency in NX for parametric modeling and engineering design.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage design, development, integration, and release of automotive interior components from concept through production launch.
• Develop and maintain parametric 3D models using NX, ensuring packaging, functional, dimensional, and manufacturability requirements.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and suppliers to meet program milestones, cost targets, and vehicle objectives.
• Work with suppliers to develop and release components, review designs, resolve technical issues, and ensure manufacturing feasibility and readiness.
• Develop and manage CBOM, Quadris, Source Packages, and other documentation for component and subassembly release.
• Lead technical reviews with suppliers and internal teams, ensuring timely engineering deliverables.
• Develop, manage, and track DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA, and validation activities, coordinating testing.
• Support vehicle plant launch activities including troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of issues.

Skills

NX modeling

Teamcenter

Vis Pro

GD&T

Supplier collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or related field

Tools

NX CAD

Teamcenter

Vis Pro

Job description

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life-from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group-57,000+ engineers in 30 countries, we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the design, development, integration, and release of automotive Soft Trim Interior components, including Soft Trim, Cargo, Carpet, Frunk, and related interior trim components, from concept through production launch.
• Develop and maintain parametric 3D models and engineering designs using NX, ensuring designs meet packaging, functional, dimensional, appearance, and manufacturability requirements.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and external suppliers to ensure components meet program milestones, cost targets, material requirements, and vehicle functional objectives.
• Work closely with suppliers to develop and release components, review supplier designs, resolve technical issues, and ensure manufacturing feasibility and production readiness.
• Develop and manage CBOM, Quadris, Source Packages, and other technical documentation required for component and subassembly release.
• Lead technical reviews with suppliers and internal client teams and ensure engineering deliverables are completed according to program timing.
• Develop, manage, and track DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA, and other engineering validation activities, including coordination of component and vehicle-level physical testing.
• Support vehicle plant launch activities, including troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of assembly issues, build variation, BSR (Buzz, Squeak & Rattle), fit and finish, dimensional variation, and other launch-gating concerns.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing and vehicle integration issues.
• Ensure designs comply with engineering standards, material requirements, vehicle performance targets, quality requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage project status, technical risks, timing, and deliverables and communicate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, suppliers, and program leadership.
• Support continuous improvement of interior trim designs, manufacturing processes, quality, cost, and vehicle assembly performance.

Requirements / Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 1-3 years of experience in automotive interior component development, with hands-on experience in Soft Trim, Cargo, Carpet, Frunk, or related interior trim components.
• Direct experience with automotive Soft Trim component development, integration, supplier management, and production release strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in NX for parametric modeling and engineering design.
• Experience with Teamcenter, Vis Pro, or other CAD/PLM systems.
• Strong understanding of automotive interior materials, component construction, attachment methods, manufacturing processes, and supplier manufacturing capabilities.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, packaging, dimensional variation, fit and finish, and component integration.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, validation testing, and engineering change/release processes.
• Experience supporting vehicle plant launch, assembly troubleshooting, BSR, fit and finish, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions is highly preferred.
• Experience working directly with automotive suppliers and manufacturing/plant teams.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Cargo, Carpet, Frunk, Soft Trim, floor systems, or other interior trim components.
• Experience with automotive vehicle launches and plant support.
• Experience with CBOM, Quadris, Source Packages, and OEM engineering release systems.
• Experience working in a fast-paced automotive product development environment.
• Commercial vehicle experience is a plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.