Design & Release Engineer (DRE) Interior Trim Plastics

Were ALTEN Technology USA an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to lifefrom advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3000 experts across North America we partner with leading companies in aerospace medical devices robotics automotive commercial vehicles EVs rail and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group57000 engineers in 30 countrieswe deliver across the entire product development cycle from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA youll collaborate on some of the worlds toughest engineering challenges supported by mentorship career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued supported and inspired to grow.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Experienced DRE - Interior Trim Plastics to join our growing team.
• This role will be responsible for leading the design development and integration of cockpit trim components including IP doors bins and finish trim for Client vehicles ensuring that cockpit trim target performance and features as well as FMVSS requirements are met.
• The individual will be responsible for understanding the vehicles technical specifications and performance targets.
• Utilizing the APQP process and supporting documentation this position will ensure Client quality performance and regulatory objectives are achieved and sustained throughout the vehicle lifecycle.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Lead design development material selection and launch of cockpit system components (bins trims glove box IP door panels and more)
• Ensure packaging compatibility interface alignment and system level functionality.
• Lead product development material selection tooling reviews and launch of new components from concept to launch
• Conduct supplier and internal technical reviews to ensure packaging and design issues are addressed/resolved.
• Work with affected teams to ensure that plastic trim components (like removable trim covers bin doors bins more) are properly accommodated by the Cockpit system.
• Ensure compatibility with interfacing systems and components including attaching hardware and joint design.
• Define and integrate critical characteristics (CC/SC) with adjacent systems.
• Deliver products to meet quality and reliability requirements and arrive on time for program milestones with all necessary PPAP documentation
• Lead Design and Component Integration reviews for each component / system at required milestones.
• Engage with Accessories Body Restraints Design Manufacturing Safety Vehicle Integration (NVH Vehicle Dynamics) and Vehicle Evaluation and Verification to deliver robust IP Trim Plastics to production that meet vehicle level performance and component requirements.
• Ensure validation of the cockpit systems reviewing test loads set ups reports and results for both internal and external testing.
• Support prototype builds DV/PV and launch readiness

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Automotive Engineering or a related field is required.
• Masters degree is preferred.
• 5 years of experience in automotive Cockpit System engineering.
• Applications-specific experience in at least 3 of the following areas / components:
• Cockpit complete FMVSS IIHS and other 3rd party rating validation.
• Cockpit and trim plastic design.
• Interior trim plastic materials and injection molding
• Experience working within a PLM and releasing components and processing engineering changes.
• Functional experience with all NHTSA / FMVSS CARB EPA FCC or other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lead teams and meetings through technical tradeoffs and optimized solutions with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
• Highly adaptable and proactive excelling in fast-paced start-up and new model launch environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook Teams Word Excel PowerPoint).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age genetic information or pregnancy.

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Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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