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Exterior Trim Engineer

Maxonic Inc.
Newark, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Exterior Trim Engineer.


Job Description:


Job Title: Exterior Trim Engineer

Job Type: Contract

Job Location: Newark, California

Work Schedule: On-site

Pay Rate: $64 Based on experience.


Description:


We are currently seeking an Exterior Trim Engineer. This position requires responsibility for designing and developing parts of the exterior systems of a world class vehicle in terms of both styling and function. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.


Role

  • Lead or play a leading role in the packaging, engineering design, release and launch of exterior trims of a state-of-the-art car
  • Create cutting edge exterior systems focusing on quality, reliability, functionality, mass and cost efficiency
  • Work interactively within a cross functional studio and vehicle engineering team, placing priority upon the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual system
  • Employ and develop world class engineering tools and an innovative approach to support the systems generation


Qualifications

  • 2 years of experience in vehicle exterior trim design & development. This includes design related experience with at least some of the following areas:
  • Side valences
  • Sill trims
  • Underbody aero shields
  • Wheelhouse liners Spoilers / Appliques
  • "Frunk" / "Froot"
  • Rocker panels
  • Proven experience creating complex CAD schemes and models to an excellent standard, preferably using CATIA V5 or V6
  • Proven experience with thermoplastic & thermoset resin materials and class A manufacturing technologies (including painting)
  • A good understanding of the range of computational tools available to design engineers
  • Launch experience


Advantageous

  • A flair for creative engineering and 3D problem solving
  • Five or more years of experience with plastics design, Class A surfaces, front crash, aero features, lighting integration, module integration, tooling, resins, supply base, fit and finish, gap and flush, module concept, thermal expansion, structural design, paint (matching).
  • A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team
  • Well-developed team working and interpersonal skills
  • A great work ethic


Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline


About Maxonic:

Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.


Interested in Applying?

Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Subrajeet Paul (subrajeet.p@maxonic.com/(408) 444-8190) for more details.

Salary : $64

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