Junior IP Design Engineer – Automotive Interiors

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

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an automotive interior design engineer to support IP components from concept to production, creating 3D CAD models in Siemens NX and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

You will work with senior engineers to resolve fit, finish, and assembly issues, perform GD&T and tolerance analyses, and assist with drawings, releases, and PLM systems. Bachelor's in mechanical/automotive engineering and 1–3 years' experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of automotive engineering or product design experience, preferably involving interior components or instrument panels.
• Basic understanding of automotive interior systems, instrument panel components, and vehicle assembly processes.
• Working knowledge of Siemens NX or a similar CAD software for 3D modeling and engineering drawings.
• Understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, dimensional variation, and engineering drawings.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Basic understanding of root cause analysis and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and vehicle assembly teams.
• Willingness to support vehicle builds, prototype evaluations, and plant activities as required.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of instrument panel (IP) components and related interior trim systems from concept through production.
• Assist with the design and release of IP components, brackets, bezels, ducts, clips, fasteners, and other attachment features.
• Create and update 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using Siemens NX or similar CAD tools.
• Support engineering change requests, drawing updates, design revisions, and release activities through the appropriate PLM systems.
• Work with senior engineers to investigate and resolve fit, finish, gap, flush, assembly, and functional issues identified during vehicle builds and validation.
• Support root cause investigations using dimensional measurements, tolerance stack-up analysis, inspection data, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Assist with GD&T, tolerance analysis, dimensional variation, and design-for-assembly activities.
• Support vehicle build events and prototype evaluations to assess IP fitment, appearance, assembly, and functionality.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and other engineering teams to address design and assembly concerns.
• Support dimensional inspection and variation analysis using scanning equipment, checking fixtures, SPC data, and other measurement tools.
• Assist with the development and validation of checking fixtures, inspection aids, and other tools used to evaluate IP components.
• Support supplier and plant investigations, including containment activities, corrective actions, and issue resolution.
• Maintain engineering issue tracking and ensure assigned issues are documented, followed up, and closed in a timely manner.
• Participate in design reviews, build meetings, and cross-functional technical discussions, providing engineering data and recommendations.
• Support senior engineers with the preparation of technical reports, engineering documentation, and presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an automotive interior design engineer to support IP components from concept to production, creating 3D CAD models in Siemens NX and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

You will work with senior engineers to resolve fit, finish, and assembly issues, perform GD&T and tolerance analyses, and assist with drawings, releases, and PLM systems. Bachelor's in mechanical/automotive engineering and 1–3 years' experience required.