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Exterior Trim Engineer (Design Engineer 4)

Newark, CA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago

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Contract W2

Contract Independent

8 Months

No Travel Required

On-site

$65 - $80/hr

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Job Details

Skills

CATIA
CATIA V5/V6
3D
Exterior Trim
Trim
Exterior

Summary

Job Title: Exterior Trim Engineer (Design Engineer 4)

Location: Newark, California (100% Onsite)
Duration: 25/05/2026 – 31/12/2026
Work Schedule: 40 hours/week + ~5 hours OT
Extension: Possible

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Exterior Trim Engineer to design and develop exterior systems for a world-class vehicle. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in automotive exterior components, CAD design, and product development, with a passion for innovation and high-quality engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Lead or contribute to the design, engineering, packaging, release, and launch of exterior trim systems
Develop high-quality exterior components focusing on functionality, durability, cost, and mass efficiency
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design studio and vehicle engineering
Support product development using advanced engineering tools and methodologies
Ensure fit, finish, and integration of exterior components meet industry standards

Required Qualifications

7–8 years of experience in automotive exterior trim design & development
Experience with components such as:
- Side valences
- Sill trims
- Underbody aero shields
- Wheelhouse liners
- Spoilers / appliques
- Frunk (front trunk) systems
- Rocker panels
Strong proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA V5/V6 preferred)
Experience with thermoplastics, thermoset materials, and Class A surface manufacturing
Solid understanding of engineering and computational design tools
Product launch experience

Preferred / Nice to Have

Experience in plastics design, crash structures, aero features, lighting integration
Knowledge of tooling, resins, gap & flush, module integration, thermal expansion
Strong 3D problem-solving and creative engineering skills
Excellent team collaboration and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Additional Information

This is a 100% onsite role in Newark, CA
Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced automotive environment

Thanks,

Venkata Nagaraju

Talent Acquisition Specialist, Dew Software Inc

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Website:

Location: A 983 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539

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Position Id: 8971025
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