Underhood Trim Design Release Engineer

ALTEN Technology•Long Beach, CA

2d•$120,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Underhood Trim Design Release Engineer leads the engineering development and release of underhood components, including leafscreens, cowlscreens, and related parts, from concept through production launch. The role coordinates design, supplier, manufacturing, testing, and vehicle-integration activities to deliver durable, manufacturable components that meet program requirements. The position is based in Long Beach, California, and works on-site Monday through Thursday and remotely on Friday. The stated salary range is $120,000–$140,000, with the actual offer dependent on factors including location and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. Selected candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

Experience with automotive underhood components, particularly leafscreens, cowlscreens, or related parts.
Experience from design concept and maturation through tooling, testing, verification, and launch.
Working knowledge of 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) and DFMEA.
Ability to manage supplier, manufacturing, and cross-functional engineering interfaces.
Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop and release underhood trim components, including leafscreens, cowlscreens, and related parts.
Mature component concepts into production-intent designs and released product definition.
Define packaging, interfaces, attachment strategies, materials, and performance requirements.
Lead supplier and tooling kick-off 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.