Design Release Engineer(Interior/Exterior-Automotive)

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Job Description:

Looking for an energetic, organized, and experienced Exterior Design/Release Engineer to join our growing team.

The DRE will be responsible for design and development of the exterior components and related structures across the organization.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Be an integral part of an energetic team that’s challenging the status quo of vehicle design.

Responsible for the design and development of exterior components and assemblies.

Develop and implement functional objectives to meet project performance targets.

Manage all aspects of exterior component development to meet project requirements including performance, cost, mass, timing, manufacturability, etc.

Lead collaboration between internal/external teams and suppliers to meet all project requirements.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.

8+ years of vehicle design experience in the areas of interior and/or exterior trim.

Knowledge of design considerations required for plastic/composite components.

Excellent communication and team building skills.

Broad knowledge of NHSTA/FMVSS requirements related to exterior components.

Ability and Desire work in a fun and fast paced environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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