Senior Design Engineer Specialist – Automotive Interior & Exterior Trim
Core
Lead end-to-end design and development of automotive interior and exterior trim systems, including dashboard, cabin components, and plastic exterior parts, ensuring fit, finish, durability, and manufacturability.
Role type
Senior IC design engineer (automotive trim systems)
Builds
Production-ready trim components and assemblies for vehicles and commercial platforms
Domain
Automotive industry, plastic component engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features
Required skills
Plastic component engineering, Design for Injection Molding, Material selection, Tolerance stack-up analysis, GD&T, DFM/DFA principles, CAE simulation support, PLM data management, CAD modeling
Preferred skills
Supplier technical development, Failure analysis methods, Class A/B/C surface development
Technologies
Solidworks, CATIA V5/V6, NX, Teamcenter, Oracle
Responsibilities
Lead concept development and detailed engineering for trim modules; Optimize wall thickness, ribs, bosses, and fastening strategies; Develop tooling concepts, jigs, and assembly aids; Conduct engineering validation and prototype testing; Manage engineering data and documentation in PLM systems; Collaborate with styling, chassis, electrical, and manufacturing teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC