Senior Trim & Lighting Engineer
Core
Engineering point of contact for interior, exterior, seating, and lighting attachment and integration design, owning design and release of interfaces to maximize carryover and protect tooling.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (automotive trim & lighting)
Builds
Interior/exterior trim, seating, and lighting components and attachment interfaces for autonomous vehicles
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Vehicle engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Attachment and mounting interface design, Carryover strategy, GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis, Fastening and joining methods selection, 3D modeling (CATIA V6), PLM data management (3DEXPERIENCE), Supplier management, Cost engineering (VA/VE), Validation planning (DVP&R, DFMEA), CAE simulation review
Preferred skills
Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Experience with early-phase ambiguous programs, Leading small teams (2-3 people)
Technologies
CATIA V6, 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)
Responsibilities
Coordinate across body team, suppliers, and internal groups; Drive multiple suppliers in parallel for trim, lighting, and seating; Maximize component carryover and minimize new part creation; Manage interfaces with body/structures team; Execute component and subsystem validation plans; Release parts and assemblies in PLM; Apply CAE simulation results to optimize attachment performance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership