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Exterior Design Release Engineer

United States, Irvine · Job Posted December 09, 2025
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Requirements

  • Good working experience as DRE in Exterior Engineering (Minimum 3 years)
  • Must have CATIA V6 experience
  • 10+ years of experience in automotive exterior trim components and subsystems
  • Ability to design and complete components like Bumper, Cladding, Spoiler, Door Garnish, Fender, etc.
  • Work with the Styling team to perform feasibility studies, check A-class surfaces, and define craftsmanship targets
  • Experience from OEMs or Tier-I companies such as Plastic Omnium, Forvia, Denso, Plasman, Westin Bumpers
  • Proficient in the design of automotive components using CATIA V6
  • Actively engage with Automotive OEM / Tier-I design engineers to collaborate on projects, considering cost, mass, joining methods, molding, and testing performance
  • Review and clarify inputs received
  • perform rough initial estimations
  • Good knowledge of Exterior Trim manufacturing processes
  • Develop and execute Exterior system requirements for exterior components
  • Complete and release interior components, subsystems, and detailed designs
  • Interpret CAE simulation results and integrate recommendations into product design
  • Collaborate with key Exterior system and plastic component suppliers, supporting vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events

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