Design Engineer - Exterior Trim

Goken • Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

The Design Engineer will support engineering design and development activities for exterior trim products, developing part models from early concepts through detailed design maturation in CATIA 3DX. The role involves creating and refining A-surfaces and engineering surfaces while preserving design intent and downstream manufacturability, and defining part geometry, interfaces, attachment features, locating schemes, and datum structures. The engineer applies GD&T and supports tolerance stack-up reviews to meet fit, function, and assembly targets. Additional work includes creating part specifications and bills of materials, coordinating with surrounding component business units and suppliers, and performing cost analysis, strength calculations, and material selection. The engineer is expected to use current technology and established practices to improve products and processes, increase efficiency, and reduce design and part costs. Travel to client sites is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling with CATIA V6/3DX.
• Hands-on experience with A-surface part modeling and production-intent product definition.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, datum schemes, locating strategy, and tolerance stack-up.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Education in Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, or Manufacturing specialties.

Responsibilities

• Develop exterior trim part models from early concepts through detailed design maturation in CATIA 3DX.
• Create and refine A-surface and engineering surfaces while maintaining design intent and downstream manufacturability.
• Define part geometry, interfaces, attachment features, locating schemes, and datum structures.
• Apply GD&T and support tolerance stack-up reviews to achieve fit, function, and assembly targets.
• Create part specification requirements and bills of materials.
• Negotiate with surrounding component business units and suppliers.
• Perform cost analysis, strength calculations, and material selection.
• Use best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products and processes.
• Find ways to increase overall efficiency, use up-to-date technology, and reduce design and parts costs.
• Travel to client sites.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation structure and benefits supporting professional growth and personal well-being.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level