Description

You will lead the design and release of automotive exterior components including bumpers, grilles, mirrors, FEM, side cladding, spoilers, and door handles.

Responsibilities

• Translate styling intent into manufacturable, functional components by collaborating with design teams.
• Conduct DFMEA and manage design validation through physical and virtual testing.
• Manage engineering changes, component releases, and BOM updates throughout the product lifecycle.
• Optimize designs for cost, quality, and production feasibility alongside suppliers and manufacturing teams.
• Provide technical support for issue resolution during prototype builds and production launches.

Required Skills

• 5-10 years of experience in automotive exterior component design, development, and release.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5 or V6.
• Experience with 3DExperience PLM systems and engineering change management.
• Strong understanding of injection molding, composites, and other manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience working with global OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers.
• Knowledge of regulatory and certification requirements for exterior components.
• Hands-on experience with prototype development and validation testing.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree