What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exterior Trim Engineer (Design Engineer 4) position at Dew Software?
Job Title: Exterior Trim Engineer (Design Engineer 4)
Location: Newark, California (100% Onsite)
Duration: 25/05/2026 – 31/12/2026
Work Schedule: 40 hours/week ~5 hours OT
Extension: Possible
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Exterior Trim Engineer to design and develop exterior systems for a world-class vehicle. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in automotive exterior components, CAD design, and product development, with a passion for innovation and high-quality engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead or contribute to the design, engineering, packaging, release, and launch of exterior trim systems
- Develop high-quality exterior components focusing on functionality, durability, cost, and mass efficiency
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design studio and vehicle engineering
- Support product development using advanced engineering tools and methodologies
- Ensure fit, finish, and integration of exterior components meet industry standards
Required Qualifications
- 7–8 years of experience in automotive exterior trim design & development
- Experience with components such as:
- Side valences
- Sill trims
- Underbody aero shields
- Wheelhouse liners
- Spoilers / appliques
- Frunk (front trunk) systems
- Rocker panels
- Strong proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA V5/V6 preferred)
- Experience with thermoplastics, thermoset materials, and Class A surface manufacturing
- Solid understanding of engineering and computational design tools
- Product launch experience
Preferred / Nice to Have
- Experience in plastics design, crash structures, aero features, lighting integration
- Knowledge of tooling, resins, gap & flush, module integration, thermal expansion
- Strong 3D problem-solving and creative engineering skills
- Excellent team collaboration and communication skills
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Additional Information
- This is a 100% onsite role in Newark, CA
- Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced automotive environment
Thanks,
Venkata Nagaraju
Talent Acquisition Specialist, Dew Software Inc
Email:
Phone: 1
Website:
Location: A 983 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539
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Salary : $65 - $80