Lead Exterior Trim Engineer for Electric Vehicles

Sumitomo Electric; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Contechs is seeking a Senior Exterior Trim Engineer to join a leading American automotive manufacturer on a contract basis. The role focuses on designing and delivering exterior trim parts for a world-class vehicle, combining styling with function, and requires strong CAD proficiency and launch experience.

The position is based in Newark, CA or Southfield, MI, with eligibility to work in the United States and collaboration within a cross-functional engineering team to optimize mass, cost and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in vehicle exterior trim design and development.
• Experience with exterior components such as side valences, sill trims, underbody aero shields, wheelhouse liners, spoilers, and appliques.
• Proven ability to create complex CAD schemes and models to an excellent standard.

Responsibilities

• Lead or play a leading role in the packaging, engineering design, release and launch of exterior trims of a state-of-the-art car.
• Create cutting edge exterior systems focusing on quality, reliability, functionality, mass and cost efficiency.
• Work interactively within a cross functional studio and vehicle engineering team, prioritising the greater benefit of the vehicle.
• Employ and develop world class engineering tools and an innovative approach to support the systems generation.

Skills

Exterior trim design

Project leadership

Launch experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Job description

Contechs is seeking a Senior Exterior Trim Engineer to join a leading American automotive manufacturer on a contract basis. The role focuses on designing and delivering exterior trim parts for a world-class vehicle, combining styling with function, and requires strong CAD proficiency and launch experience.

The position is based in Newark, CA or Southfield, MI, with eligibility to work in the United States and collaboration within a cross-functional engineering team to optimize mass, cost and