ALTEN Technology USA · 4 hours ago
Body Interior, Soft Trim Engineer
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$115K/yr - $135K/yrALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company that helps clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life. They are seeking a Body Interior, Soft Trim Engineer responsible for the end-to-end development of vehicle components and systems, requiring strong 3D design capability and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Create and develop components using 3DX CAD with the ability to design parts independently
Apply GD&T principles and perform dimensional variation analysis to ensure robust designs
Conduct system and component-level design aligned with all program requirements
Design to meet Voice of Customer, regulatory, functional, quality, DFA (Design for Assembly), DFS (Design for Service), packaging, and clearance requirements
Utilize validation methods including CAE, physical testing, and analytical techniques to confirm design integrity
Assess tooling, manufacturing, supplier sub‑assembly, and vehicle assembly feasibility
Evaluate surface feasibility, fit & finish, and craftsmanship considerations when applicable
Perform interface and assembly feasibility studies, including packaging, static/dynamic clearances, joint analysis, GD&T datum schemes, and dimensional variation analysis
Maintain comprehensive design documentation and quality history
Support technical reviews using DFMEA, DVPR, SCCAF (SC & CC), PFMEA, Control Plans, Robustness Checklists, Demonstration Matrices, Boundary Diagrams, Interface Matrices, and P‑Diagrams
Develop and manage engineering transmittals, feature definitions, and related documentation for electrical and software interfaces
Utilize PLM systems (including BOM management) to control design data and release processes
Manage engineering timing to support prototype builds, validation phases, and overall program milestones
Prepare RFQ packages and support sourcing activities with purchasing and supplier teams
Evaluate and track landed cost, vendor tooling (F&T), ED&T (as applicable), and other financial impacts to the program business case
Oversee development expenses including prototype parts, tooling, and other engineering-related costs
Qualification
Required
Strong 3D design capability
Deep understanding of engineering requirements
Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
Create and develop components using 3DX CAD with the ability to design parts independently
Apply GD&T principles and perform dimensional variation analysis to ensure robust designs
Conduct system and component-level design aligned with all program requirements
Design to meet Voice of Customer, regulatory, functional, quality, DFA (Design for Assembly), DFS (Design for Service), packaging, and clearance requirements
Utilize validation methods including CAE, physical testing, and analytical techniques to confirm design integrity
Assess tooling, manufacturing, supplier sub-assembly, and vehicle assembly feasibility
Evaluate surface feasibility, fit & finish, and craftsmanship considerations when applicable
Perform interface and assembly feasibility studies, including packaging, static/dynamic clearances, joint analysis, GD&T datum schemes, and dimensional variation analysis
Maintain comprehensive design documentation and quality history
Support technical reviews using DFMEA, DVPR, SCCAF (SC & CC), PFMEA, Control Plans, Robustness Checklists, Demonstration Matrices, Boundary Diagrams, Interface Matrices, and P-Diagrams
Develop and manage engineering transmittals, feature definitions, and related documentation for electrical and software interfaces
Utilize PLM systems (including BOM management) to control design data and release processes
Manage engineering timing to support prototype builds, validation phases, and overall program milestones
Prepare RFQ packages and support sourcing activities with purchasing and supplier teams
Evaluate and track landed cost, vendor tooling (F&T), ED&T (as applicable), and other financial impacts to the program business case
Oversee development expenses including prototype parts, tooling, and other engineering-related costs
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace.
Company
ALTEN Technology USA
ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering consulting company. It is a sub-organization of Alten.
Founded in 1988
501-1000 employees
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Mark Henault
Chief Technology Officer at Alten Technology
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Chief Administrative Officer
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