ALTEN Technology USA
Design and Release Engineer, Glazing
About this role
ALTEN Technology USA seeks a Design and Release Engineer to lead glazing system development for automotive applications. This on-site role in Long Beach involves managing glass components from concept through production launch, collaborating across engineering disciplines to deliver optically superior, structurally sound, and compliant glazing solutions.
What you'll do
- Develop and release glazing components including windshields, sunroofs, and panoramic roof systems across vehicle platforms
- Translate design intent into manufacturable glazing solutions while managing optical, structural, and weathersealing performance
- Define glass specifications including thickness, laminate construction, tint, and coating requirements with optimization for mass and cost
- Manage DFMEA, DVPR, SCCAF documentation and tolerance stack-up analysis for dimensional compliance
- Collaborate with suppliers, molders, and cross-functional teams on tooling, encapsulation quality, and program delivery
- Ensure compliance with safety standards (FMVSS 205, ECE R43) and support prototype builds and quality issue resolution
What they're looking for
- Automotive glazing and body exterior engineering
- Glass manufacturing processes (bending, tempering, laminating, encapsulation)
- Direct glazing systems and urethane adhesive bonding
- CATIA V5/V6 CAD and GD&T proficiency
- DFMEA, DVPR, SCCAF, and quality documentation
- Vehicle launch and supplier management
- Safety standards knowledge (FMVSS 205, ECE R43)
- Tolerance analysis and dimensional requirements
Benefits
- Mentorship and career growth opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Collaborative work environment on advanced engineering projects
- Global support from 57,000+ engineers across ALTEN Group
- On-site work culture fostering employee development
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ALTEN Technology USA
ALTEN Technology USA provides engineering validation, testing, and technical support services for automotive systems including connected vehicles, propulsion controls, infotainment, battery systems, and power electronics. The company is hiring validation engineers, test engineers, design engineers, and issue resolution specialists to develop test plans, verify compliance, investigate technical issues, and support product development across automotive hardware and software platforms.
View all jobs at ALTEN Technology USALikely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience with automotive glazing systems—what glass components have you worked on, and how have you handled the tradeoffs between optical clarity, structural performance, and manufacturing feasibility?
- Describe your experience with direct glazing and urethane adhesive bonding systems. How have you validated bond performance and ensured compliance with safety standards like FMVSS 205 or ECE R43?