Senior Exterior Trim Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA seeks a Senior Exterior Trim Engineer to design and develop exterior systems for a world-class vehicle, balancing styling and function.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in exterior trim design, proficiency with CATIA V5/V6, and experience with thermoplastic/thermoset materials and Class A manufacturing. This on-site role is based in Newark, CA, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in vehicle exterior trim design & development, with experience in side valences, sill trims, underbody aero shields, wheelhouse liners, spoilers/appliques, Frunk/Froot, rocker panels.
• Proven experience creating complex CAD schemes and models to an excellent standard, preferably using CATIA V5 or V6.
• Proven experience with thermoplastic & thermoset resin materials and class A manufacturing technologies (including painting).
• A good understanding of the range of computational tools available to design engineers.
• Launch experience.

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, placing priority upon the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual system
• Employ and develop world class engineering tools and an innovative approach to support the systems generation

Skills

Exterior trim design

Cross-functional collaboration

Launch experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

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.

Workplace: On-site, 5 days per week
Location: Newark, CA
Travel: To Arizona, Infrequently

We are currently seeking a Senior Exterior Trim Engineer. This position requires an experienced professional with a responsibility for designing and developing parts of the exterior systems of a world class vehicle in terms of both styling and function. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can‑do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

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, placing priority upon the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual system
• Employ and develop world class engineering tools and an innovative approach to support the systems generation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience in vehicle exterior trim design & development. This includes design related experience with at least some of the following areas:
  • Side valences
  • Sill trims
  • Underbody aero shields
  • Wheelhouse liners Spoilers / Appliques
  • "Frunk" / "Froot"
  • Rocker panels
• Proven experience creating complex CAD schemes and models to an excellent standard, preferably using CATIA V5 or V6
• Proven experience with thermoplastic & thermoset resin materials and class A manufacturing technologies (including painting)
• A good understanding of the range of computational tools available to design engineers
• Launch experience

Preferred Qualifications

• A flair for creative engineering and 3D problem solving
• Five or more years of experience with plastics design, Class A surfaces, front crash, aero features, lighting integration, module integration, tooling, resins, supply base, fit and finish, gap and flush, module concept, thermal expansion, structural design, paint (matching).
• A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team
• Well‑developed team working and interpersonal skills
• A great work ethic

Salary Range

• $100,000 - 130,000
• The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

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.