ALTEN Technology USA
Design Engineer Body Exterior - Rear Wiper, Backlite
About this role
Design Engineer specializing in rear wiper and backlite exterior body components for automotive applications. Responsible for end-to-end development from concept through production, including 3D CAD design, requirements validation, manufacturing feasibility, and cross-functional collaboration.
What you'll do
- Create and develop vehicle body exterior components using 3DX CAD with independent design capability
- Apply GD&T principles and perform dimensional variation analysis to ensure design robustness
- Validate designs through CAE, physical testing, and analytical methods to confirm integrity
- Assess manufacturing feasibility, tooling requirements, and supplier assembly capabilities
- Manage engineering documentation, PLM systems, BOM control, and design data release processes
- Track landed costs, vendor tooling, and financial impacts to program business case
What they're looking for
- 3DX CAD design and modeling
- GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
- Dimensional variation and tolerance analysis
- CAE and validation methodologies
- Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Service (DFS)
- PLM systems and BOM management
- DFMEA, PFMEA, and design review tools
- Cost analysis and program financial management
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $115,000-$135,000
- Mentorship and career growth opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Collaborative work environment on advanced engineering projects
- Exposure to diverse industries including aerospace, medical devices, and autonomous vehicles
- Support for professional development and skill advancement
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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 3D CAD modeling, specifically with 3DX. How have you approached independent component design in a previous role?
- Describe a time when you had to apply GD&T principles and dimensional variation analysis to solve a design problem. What was the outcome?