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Design Engineer Body Exterior - Trim (C-Pillar, D-Pillar, Roof, Tailgate, Spoiler, Wheel Arches, Rear Fascia)

Irvine, CA💼 Full-time💰 $115,000–$135,000🗓 2026-07-06 → 2026-07-31

Core

End-to-end development of vehicle exterior trim components (C-Pillar, D-Pillar, Roof, Tailgate, Spoiler, Wheel Arches, Rear Fascia) from concept through production release.

Role type

Design Engineer Body Exterior - Trim

Builds

Vehicle exterior trim components and systems

Domain

Automotive / EV

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

3D CAD design, GD&T principles, dimensional variation analysis, CAE validation, DFMEA, PFMEA, PLM systems, BOM management, cost evaluation, interface analysis

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

3DX CAD, PLM systems

Responsibilities

Create and develop components using 3DX CAD independently; Apply GD&T principles and perform dimensional variation analysis; Conduct system and component-level design aligned with program requirements; Design to meet regulatory, functional, quality, DFA, DFS, packaging, and clearance requirements; Utilize validation methods including CAE, physical testing, and analytical techniques; Assess tooling, manufacturing, supplier sub-assembly, and vehicle assembly feasibility; Evaluate surface feasibility, fit & finish, and craftsmanship considerations; Perform interface and assembly feasibility studies including packaging, static/dynamic clearances, joint analysis, and GD&T datum schemes; Maintain comprehensive design documentation and quality history; Support technical reviews using DFMEA, DVPR, SCCAF, PFMEA, Control Plans, Robustness Checklists, Demonstration Matrices, Boundary Diagrams, Interface Matrices, and P-Diagrams; Develop and manage engineering transmittals, feature definitions, and documentation for electrical and software interfaces; Utilize PLM systems to control design data and release processes; Manage engineering timing to support prototype builds, validation phases, and program milestones; Prepare RFQ packages and support sourcing activities; Evaluate and track landed cost, vendor tooling, and other financial impacts; Oversee development expenses including prototype parts and tooling.

Seniority

Mid-level IC

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