Junior Exterior Trim Engineer: CAD, Release & Packaging

SEGULA Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies is seeking a Junior Exterior Trim Design & Release Engineer to support the design, development, packaging, and production release of exterior plastics components. You will work with PDO, cross-functional teams, and suppliers to ensure components meet functional, styling, and manufacturing goals.

The role involves CAD modeling in UG NX/CATIA, tooling and molding knowledge, and collaboration across disciplines. 1–3 years of automotive experience is expected.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years automotive exterior trim engineering experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Plastics Engineering or equivalent.
• Basic CAD modeling in UG NX or CATIA; knowledge of plastic injection molding, GD&T, DFMEA/DVP&R.

Responsibilities

• Design & CAD Support: create and modify 3D CAD models using UG NX or CATIA.
• Packaging & Clearance Studies: perform draft analysis, thickness checks, and clash/interference analysis with nearby components.
• Styling & Feasibility Support: evaluate Class-A styling surfaces for molding feasibility and manufacturing constraints.
• Validation & Testing: assist in updating DFMEA and DVP&R documentation; follow up on supplier testing deliverables.
• Supplier & Cross-Functional Coordination: coordinate with Tier-1 suppliers and internal teams to resolve build issues during pre-production builds.
• Release & Documentation: create and track ECRs, CNs, and update BOM in PLM tools like Teamcenter or Enovia.

Skills

Strong communication

Proactive problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Plastics Engineering

Tools

UG NX

CATIA

Teamcenter

Enovia

Job description

SEGULA Technologies is seeking a Junior Exterior Trim Design & Release Engineer to support the design, development, packaging, and production release of exterior plastics components. You will work with PDO, cross-functional teams, and suppliers to ensure components meet functional, styling, and manufacturing goals.

The role involves CAD modeling in UG NX/CATIA, tooling and molding knowledge, and collaboration across disciplines. 1–3 years of automotive experience is expected.