Exterior Mechanisms Engineer
ALTEN Technology USA · Long Beach, California, United States
Posted about 2 months ago · $125,000 - 140,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 66 days ALTEN Technology USA's roles stay open a median of 101 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 60% of ALTEN Technology USA's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at ALTEN Technology USA
- high 194 stale, 13 reposted of 194 open
- Hiring momentum
- 80 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from ALTEN Technology USA's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for ALTEN Technology USA.
About this role
As an Exterior Mechanisms Engineer at ALTEN Technology USA, you will be responsible for the design and development of exterior mechanism components such as hoods, doors, and liftgates from concept through production launch. This role involves hands-on CAD work, defining kinematics, and collaborating with suppliers and various teams to ensure design intent and compliance. You will also manage the full development cycle and support prototype builds, addressing any issues that arise during the process.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- 5 or more years of automotive or comparable product development experience owning mechanical components through launch
- Direct design and release experience on mechanisms, linkages, hinges, latches, struts or similar motion hardware
- Demonstrated hands on CAD ownership
- Working knowledge of injection molding and sheet metal manufacturing processes and their design constraints
- Experience with GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, DFMEA and DVP&R
Nice to have
- Experience on a clean sheet or startup vehicle program where the process was still being defined
- Closures, exterior trim or accessories commodity background
- 3DX and CATIA V6 proficiency
- Kinematic simulation, motion analysis or CAE experience beyond basic modeling
- Vehicle launch experience at a plant, including build support, issue tracking and containment
Worth weighing
- On-site work required 4 days a week with remote work on Fridays
- Salary range provided is $125,000 - $140,000, which may vary based on qualifications and experience
- The role involves significant hands-on work and collaboration with suppliers and other teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills.
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Listed by ALTEN Technology USA on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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