ALTEN Technology USA
Design Engineer Body Exterior - Lighting, Tail Lamp
About this role
ALTEN Technology USA seeks a Design Engineer to lead the end-to-end development of vehicle tail lamp and exterior lighting components, from concept through production. The role combines advanced 3D CAD design, cross-functional collaboration, and manufacturing feasibility analysis to deliver cost-effective, high-quality automotive solutions.
What you'll do
- Create and develop tail lamp components using 3DX CAD with independent design capability and GD&T application
- Design to meet customer, regulatory, functional, and quality requirements including DFA and DFS considerations
- Perform feasibility assessments for tooling, manufacturing, assembly, and validate designs using CAE and physical testing
- Manage design documentation, quality history, and technical reviews including DFMEA and PFMEA
- Coordinate electrical and software interface documentation and engineering transmittals
- Control design data through PLM systems, manage program milestones, and oversee development budgets and costs
What they're looking for
- 3DX CAD design and modeling
- GD&T and dimensional variation analysis
- Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Service (DFS)
- CAE and validation methodologies
- DFMEA, PFMEA, and design review processes
- PLM and BOM management
- Manufacturing and tooling feasibility assessment
- Cost tracking and program financial management
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Mentorship and career growth opportunities
- Work on cutting-edge automotive and EV projects
- Collaborative engineering environment
- Salary range $115,000–$135,000
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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
- Can you walk us through your experience with 3D CAD design, specifically with 3DX? How have you approached designing components independently from concept to production?
- Describe your experience applying GD&T principles and performing dimensional variation analysis. How have you used these techniques to ensure robust designs?