We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ 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 Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

Benefits

We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Location: Long Beach, CA As our Design Engineer Body Exterior - Trim (C-Pillar, D-Pillar, Roof, Tailgate, Spoiler, Wheel Arches, Rear Fascia) will be responsible for the end‑to‑end development of vehicle components and systems, from concept through production release.

Requirements

, and the ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality, manufacturable, and cost‑effective solutions.

& Validation Design to meet Voice of Customer, regulatory, functional, quality, DFA (Design for Assembly), DFS (Design for Service), packaging, and clearance

Utilize validation methods including CAE, physical testing, and analytical techniques to confirm design integrity. Feasibility & Manufacturing 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. Quality & Documentation 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.

Electrical & Software Integration Develop and manage engineering transmittals, feature definitions, and related documentation for electrical and software interfaces. Project Management 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. Program Financials Evaluate and track landed cost, vendor tooling (F&T), ED&T (as applicable), and other financial impacts to the program business case. Engineering Budget Management Oversee development expenses including prototype parts, tooling, and other engineering-related costs.

Key Responsibilities

CAD & Technical Design 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.

Qualifications

, skills, education, training, and experience 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.