Exterior Trim Design & Release Engineer
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- Develop and release exterior trim components, including A-surface parts, from concept selection through design maturation and production launch?
- Define component requirements, interfaces, packaging, attachment strategy, and design direction in collaboration with cross-functional teams?
- Lead design reviews and supplier discussions; resolve issues affecting geometry, appearance, fit, function, cost, and timing?
- Prepare and review engineering deliverables, including drawings, models, specifications, engineering change documentation, and design-release data?
- Lead tooling kick-off and follow tooling progress through design reviews, tool trials, part inspections, and corrective actions?
- Plan and coordinate component testing, verification, and validation; track results and drive resolution of test failures?
- Develop and maintain DFMEAs, identify design risks, and ensure mitigations are reflected in the product definition and validation plan?
- Support build events, manufacturing readiness, issue resolution, and launch activities?
- Manage interfaces with adjacent systems, such as body structure, lighting, sealing, closures, and other exterior components?