Senior Exterior Trim Engineer

Yora; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Yora, part of Sigma Group, is seeking a Senior Exterior Trim Engineer in the US to lead design, development, release and launch of exterior trim systems.

You will create CAD concepts in CATIA V5/V6, design plastic components, and work with design, manufacturing and suppliers to ensure quality, weight, cost and manufacturability.

A successful candidate has 5+ years in automotive design, vehicle launch experience, and a mechanical engineering degree, with hands-on CAD and validation expertise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automotive design and development.
• Strong hands-on experience designing plastic automotive components, interior or exterior.
• Proven vehicle launch experience – this is a must.
• Experience working with automotive suppliers.
• Strong CAD skills, preferably CATIA V5 or V6.
• Knowledge of thermoplastic and/or thermoset resin materials.
• Solid understanding of validation testing and failure avoidance.
• A BSc in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop exterior trim components from concept to production.
• Create complex CAD concepts and models, preferably using CATIA V5/V6.
• Engineer plastic components with focus on quality, functionality, weight, cost and manufacturability.
• Work with thermoplastic and thermoset materials and Class A manufacturing technologies.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, suppliers and other engineering teams.
• Drive validation, testing and failure avoidance throughout the development process.
• Support tooling, production readiness and vehicle launch.
• Solve complex packaging, integration and 3D engineering challenges.

Skills

5+ years automotive design

Plastic components design

CATIA V5/V6

Vehicle launch experience

CAD modeling

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Do you want to take automotive components from concept all the way to production? Are you passionate about combining great design with smart engineering, manufacturability and quality?

We are looking for a Senior Exterior Trim Engineer to join Yora for an exciting assignment within the automotive industry in the US.

Location: California or Michigan – On-site

Insights from the team

You will join a highly skilled engineering environment working with the development of next-generation vehicles.

The work sits at the intersection of design, engineering, manufacturing and vehicle integration. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, design, manufacturing and suppliers, taking ownership from early concepts through validation and launch.

This is an environment where strong technical knowledge is combined with creativity, collaboration and a genuine drive to build outstanding products.

Your mission and day-to-day tasks

As a Senior Exterior Trim Engineer, you will take a leading role in the design, development, release and launch of exterior trim systems.

You will:

• Design and develop exterior trim components from concept to production
• Create complex CAD concepts and models, preferably using CATIA V5/V6
• Engineer plastic components with focus on quality, functionality, weight, cost and manufacturability
• Work with thermoplastic and thermoset materials and Class A manufacturing technologies
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, suppliers and other engineering teams
• Drive validation, testing and failure avoidance throughout the development process
• Support tooling, production readiness and vehicle launch
• Solve complex packaging, integration and 3D engineering challenges

Your experience may include areas such as rocker panels, sill trims, side valences, underbody systems, wheelhouse liners, spoilers, appliqués and other interior or exterior plastic components.

Who are you?

We believe you are an experienced automotive engineer who enjoys taking ownership and solving complex problems from engineering fundamentals.

You have:

• 5+ years of experience within automotive design and development
• Strong hands-on experience designing plastic automotive components, interior or exterior
• Proven vehicle launch experience – this is a must
• Experience working with automotive suppliers
• Strong CAD skills, preferably CATIA V5 or V6
• Knowledge of thermoplastic and/or thermoset resin materials
• Solid understanding of validation testing and failure avoidance
• A BSc in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline

Experience with Class A surfaces, tooling, fit & finish, gap & flush, aerodynamics, lighting integration, thermal expansion, structural design and paint processes is considered a strong advantage.

Beyond your technical experience, we are looking for someone who can enter a new organization, quickly understand how things are done and start contributing. You are curious, self-driven and comfortable taking responsibility rather than waiting for detailed instructions.

What’s in it for you?

At Yora, part of Sigma Group, we are building a tech hub for engineers and specialists who want to work with challenging technology, exciting projects and ambitious teams.

With us, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with advanced automotive engineering and next-generation vehicle development
• Take real ownership from concept through production and launch
• Solve complex engineering challenges alongside highly skilled colleagues
• Work close to both the technology and the finished product
• Be part of a growing and entrepreneurial company while having the strength and international network of Sigma Group behind you