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ALTEN · 9 hours ago

Body Interior, Soft Trim Engineer

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$115K/yr - $135K/yr

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company that assists clients in bringing innovative ideas to life across various industries, including automotive and aerospace. The Body Interior, Soft Trim Engineer will be responsible for the entire development process of vehicle components, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality and manufacturable solutions.

Information Technology

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

3DX CADGD&T principlesDimensional variation analysisCAE validation methodsPLM systemsEngineering documentationProject managementCross-functional collaboration

Required

Strong 3D design capability

Deep understanding of engineering requirements

Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams

Create and develop components using 3DX CAD

Ability to design parts independently

Apply GD&T principles

Perform dimensional variation analysis

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

Assess tooling, manufacturing, supplier sub-assembly, and vehicle assembly feasibility

Evaluate surface feasibility, fit & finish, and craftsmanship considerations

Perform interface and assembly feasibility studies