Sr Exterior Trim Designer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Newark, CA is seeking a senior vehicle exterior trim design engineer to lead the design and development of fascia, frontend modules, and claddings, using CATIA V5 or V6.

The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility and provides mentorship to junior designers while staying current with industry trends and materials.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of specialized experience in vehicle exterior trim design.
• Lead the design and development of fascia, frontend modules and claddings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility.
• Utilize CATIA V5/V6 to create detailed design models.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to design improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of exterior trim components (fascias, frontend modules, and claddings).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility and integration with other vehicle systems.
• Conduct simulations and analyses to predict performance and identify potential design improvements.
• Oversee prototype development and testing, providing technical guidance and support.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in exterior trim materials and manufacturing processes.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to the continuous improvement of design practices and procedures.

Skills

Exterior trim design

CATIA V5/V6

Cross-functional collaboration

Product development lifecycle

Simulation & analysis

Mentorship

Trend awareness

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Job description

• Lead the design and development of vehicle exterior trim components such as fascias, frontend modules, and claddings.
• Utilize advanced CAD software, specifically CATIA V5 or V6, to create detailed design models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility and integration with other vehicle systems.
• Apply over 5 years of specialized experience in vehicle exterior trim to innovate and enhance product design.
• Manage the full product development lifecycle from concept to production, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Conduct simulations and analyses to predict performance and identify potential design improvements.
• Oversee prototype development and testing, providing technical guidance and support.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in exterior trim materials and manufacturing processes.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to the continuous improvement of design practices and procedures.