Actalent
Job Title
Sr Exterior Trim Engineer - Mechanisms Glazing
Job Description We are seeking an experienced Sr Exterior Trim Engineer specializing in mechanisms and glazing. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing parts of the exterior systems of a world‑class vehicle, focusing on both styling and functionality.
Responsibilities
Design and develop exterior components for state‑of‑the‑art vehicles, focusing on quality, reliability, functionality, mass, and cost efficiency.
Lead the packaging engineering design release and launch of exterior components.
Collaborate with a cross‑functional studio and vehicle engineering team, prioritizing the overall benefit of the vehicle above individual systems.
Employ and develop world‑class engineering tools and innovative approaches to support exterior systems.
Create complex CAD schemes and models, preferably using CATIA V5 or V6.
Essential Skills
Proven experience with CAD software, specifically CATIA V5 or V6.
Experience with thermoplastic and thermoset resin materials and Class A manufacturing technologies, including painting.
Good understanding of computational tools available to design engineers.
Launch experience with vehicle exterior components.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
5+ years of experience in vehicle exterior component design and development.
Experience with design areas such as side valences, sill trims, underbody aero shields, wheelhouse liners, spoilers/appliques, frunk/froot, rocker panels, glazing, OSRVM mirrors, and wipers.
Experience with plastics design, Class A surfaces, front crash aero features, lighting integration, module integration, tooling, resins, supply base, fit and finish, gap and flush, module concept, thermal expansion, structural design, and paint matching.
Experience with development of glazing, wipers, wash systems, or OSRVM.
Work Environment This role involves working within a dynamic and fast‑paced engineering team, utilizing advanced tools such as CATIA to create innovative vehicle exterior systems. Collaboration across departments is required to achieve cohesive vehicle design.
Job Type & Location Contract position based out of Phoenix, Arizona.
Pay & Benefits Pay range: $40.00 - $45.00/hr.
Benefits include:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Application Deadline The position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2025.
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.
Equal Opportunity The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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Job Description We are seeking an experienced Sr Exterior Trim Engineer specializing in mechanisms and glazing. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing parts of the exterior systems of a world‑class vehicle, focusing on both styling and functionality.
Responsibilities
Design and develop exterior components for state‑of‑the‑art vehicles, focusing on quality, reliability, functionality, mass, and cost efficiency.
Lead the packaging engineering design release and launch of exterior components.
Collaborate with a cross‑functional studio and vehicle engineering team, prioritizing the overall benefit of the vehicle above individual systems.
Employ and develop world‑class engineering tools and innovative approaches to support exterior systems.
Create complex CAD schemes and models, preferably using CATIA V5 or V6.
Essential Skills
Proven experience with CAD software, specifically CATIA V5 or V6.
Experience with thermoplastic and thermoset resin materials and Class A manufacturing technologies, including painting.
Good understanding of computational tools available to design engineers.
Launch experience with vehicle exterior components.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
5+ years of experience in vehicle exterior component design and development.
Experience with design areas such as side valences, sill trims, underbody aero shields, wheelhouse liners, spoilers/appliques, frunk/froot, rocker panels, glazing, OSRVM mirrors, and wipers.
Experience with plastics design, Class A surfaces, front crash aero features, lighting integration, module integration, tooling, resins, supply base, fit and finish, gap and flush, module concept, thermal expansion, structural design, and paint matching.
Experience with development of glazing, wipers, wash systems, or OSRVM.
Work Environment This role involves working within a dynamic and fast‑paced engineering team, utilizing advanced tools such as CATIA to create innovative vehicle exterior systems. Collaboration across departments is required to achieve cohesive vehicle design.
Job Type & Location Contract position based out of Phoenix, Arizona.
Pay & Benefits Pay range: $40.00 - $45.00/hr.
Benefits include:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
Short and long‑term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Application Deadline The position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2025.
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.
Equal Opportunity The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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