Underhood Trim Design & Release Engineer

EDAG Inc • Dearborn, MI

5d

About The Position

Develop and release underhood trim components, including leaf screens, cowl screens, and related parts. Mature component concepts into production-intent designs and released product definitions. Define packaging, interfaces, attachment strategies, materials, and performance requirements. Lead supplier and tooling kickoff activities, review tooling progress and trials, and coordinate corrective actions. Plan and coordinate testing, verification, and validation against functional and durability requirements. Develop and maintain DFMEAs, identify risks, and ensure mitigation actions are completed. Resolve issues involving water management, debris protection, fit, sealing, noise, vibration, and thermal or environmental exposure. Support prototype and production builds, engineering changes, manufacturing readiness, and launch.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 5 years of experience with automotive underhood components, particularly leaf screens, cowl screens, or related parts.
• Experience from design concept and maturation through tooling, testing, verification, and launch.
• Working knowledge of 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) and DFMEA.
• English proficiency at C1-C2 level.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of underhood environmental conditions, including heat, water, debris, chemicals, vibration, and aging.
• Knowledge of plastics and other applicable materials, molding processes, sealing, drainage, and retention strategies.
• Familiarity with cowl, windshield, hood, wiper, HVAC, and body interfaces.
• Experience with water-management testing, durability validation, noise concerns, and serviceability.
• Experience with tooling reviews, part inspection, and production corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Develop and release underhood trim components, including leaf screens, cowl screens, and related parts.
• Mature component concepts into production-intent designs and released product definitions.
• Define packaging, interfaces, attachment strategies, materials, and performance requirements.
• Lead supplier and tooling kickoff activities; review tooling progress, trials, and corrective actions.
• Plan and coordinate testing, verification, and validation against functional and durability requirements.
• Develop and maintain DFMEAs, identify risks, and ensure mitigation actions are completed.
• Resolve issues involving water management, debris protection, fit, sealing, noise, vibration, and thermal or environmental exposure.
• Support prototype and production builds, engineering changes, manufacturing readiness, and launch.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level