Design Release Engineer - Exterior Trim

Goken•Newark, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Design Release Engineer (DRE) will be responsible for the design, release, and launch of Exterior Trim plastics from concept to production. This individual will build strong partnerships with internal team members responsible for design, validation, procurement, and manufacturing of the vehicle. Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004, headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan. They partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development. Goken embraces a motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels their mission and empowers their teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move clients and industries forward. Their Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring they stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Their Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in their people, excellence in their clients, and positive impact in the communities they serve. Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being, fostering a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2-5 years relevant industry experience or Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years relevant industry experience or Associate’s degree and 5+ years relevant industry experience.
Experience using 3-D modeling software tool CATIA V5 or V6
3 years’ experience acting as a DRE for plastic parts such as side valences, sill trims, underbody aero shields wheelhouse liners, appliques, frunks, rocker panels etc.
Strong understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in MS office.

Nice To Haves

Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Design and release the assigned vehicle system components and assemblies from concept to production.
Develop and mature components from concept through production.
Establish and achieve targets for cost, investment, weight, performance, and quality.
Coordinate engineering designs and systems with purchasing, suppliers, testing team, manufacturing team, other vehicle subsystems and functions.
Responsible for quality of components and/or subsystem 3D CAD and technical drawings.
Work with suppliers to create specifications and requirements of the components.
Provide technical support and system analysis for root cause analysis of development issues.
Provide professional reports and documentation for the system with information provided by design responsible engineers.
Coordinate, lead and participate in design reviews.
Work multi-functionally to implement cost reduction methods and product improvements, and to support prototype and production build activities.
Remain up-to-date in relevant new technology and products.
Travel as required.