Junior Interior Trim Engineer - CAD & Quality Insight

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

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the interior trim development, testing, and validation for automotive programs. You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, DRE, supplier, and metrology teams to resolve fit, finish, gap, and assembly issues.

The role involves creating 3D models and drawings using Siemens NX, performing dimensional inspections, and participating in design reviews and cross-functional meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in automotive engineering, interior trim, vehicle assembly, manufacturing, quality, or a related area.
• Basic understanding of automotive interior trim components and vehicle assembly processes.
• Experience with CAD tools, preferably Siemens NX.
• Understanding of GD&T, dimensional variation, tolerance stack-up, and basic root cause analysis.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a vehicle plant, assembly environment, or test/build facility when required.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, testing, and validation of interior trim components, including A-pillars, B-pillar, C-pillar, headliner, instrument panel, and door trim.
• Assist with investigating fit, finish, gap, flush, squeak/rattle, and assembly issues identified during vehicle builds, production, and warranty.
• Support root cause analysis using dimensional measurements, tolerance studies, force testing, BOB/WOW studies, and other engineering problem-solving methods.
• Work with manufacturing, quality, DRE, supplier, and metrology teams to identify and resolve interior trim concerns.
• Assist with dimensional inspection and variation analysis using scanning, checking fixtures, SPC data, and basic tolerance analysis.
• Support the design and improvement of trim interfaces, clips, snaps, fasteners, and attachment features to improve fit, assembly, and perceived quality.
• Create and update 3D models, drawings, and basic engineering changes using Siemens NX or similar CAD tools.
• Assist in developing checking fixtures and inspection aids for interior trim components and support their use during production containment.
• Participate in vehicle builds and validation activities to evaluate interior trim fitment, appearance, assembly, and functionality.
• Support supplier and plant investigations, including containment activities, quality alerts, work instructions, and corrective actions.
• Assist with tracking engineering and quality issues through systems such as Global Issue Management (GIM) and ensure timely follow-up and closure.
• Review basic SPC and dimensional data using tools such as Minitab and support tolerance/variation studies.
• Participate in design reviews, build events, and cross-functional meetings to communicate findings and track open issues.
• Support engineering changes, drawing updates, and corrective actions from initial investigation through validation.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

CAD tools

Siemens NX

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Vehicle assembly

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the interior trim development, testing, and validation for automotive programs. You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, DRE, supplier, and metrology teams to resolve fit, finish, gap, and assembly issues.

The role involves creating 3D models and drawings using Siemens NX, performing dimensional inspections, and participating in design reviews and cross-functional meetings.