Sr Exterior Trim Engineer

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. Our client operates in the automotive industry and specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of luxury electric vehicles, with a strong focus on innovation, performance, and sustainability.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Sr Exterior Trim Engineer for a 4-month onsite assignment in Phoenix, AZ (85040). This position requires an experienced professional responsible for designing and developing parts of the exterior systems of a world-class vehicle in terms of both styling and function.

Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their field, learn quickly, and strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead or play a leading role in the packaging, engineering design, release, and launch of exterior trims for a state-of-the-art vehicle.
• Create cutting-edge exterior systems focusing on quality, reliability, functionality, mass, and cost efficiency.
• Work interactively within a cross-functional studio and vehicle engineering team, prioritizing the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual system.
• Employ and develop world-class engineering tools and an innovative approach to support systems generation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in vehicle exterior trim design & development, including design-related experience with at least some of the following areas:
  • Side valences
  • Sill trims
  • Underbody aero shields
  • Wheelhouse liners
  • Spoilers / Appliques
  • "Frunk" / "Froot"
  • Rocker panels
• Proven experience creating complex CAD schemes and models to an excellent standard, preferably using CATIA V5 or V6.
• Proven experience with thermoplastic & thermoset resin materials and Class A manufacturing technologies (including painting).
• A good understanding of the range of computational tools available to design engineers.
• Launch experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.

Skills

Advantageous:

• A flair for creative engineering and 3D problem solving.
• Five or more years of experience with plastics design, Class A surfaces, front crash, aero features, lighting integration, module integration, tooling, resins, supply base, fit and finish, gap and flush, module concept, thermal expansion, structural design, and paint (matching).
• A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team.
• Well-developed team working and interpersonal skills.
• A great work ethic.

Pay

$55.00 - $55.00/hr.

Schedule

4-month temporary assignment.