Senior Exterior Trim Engineer
ALTEN Technology USA · Newark, California, United States
Posted 20 days ago · $100,000 - 130,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 days ALTEN Technology USA's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 60% of ALTEN Technology USA's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at ALTEN Technology USA
- low 0 stale, 13 reposted of 194 open
- Hiring momentum
- 289 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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
The Senior Exterior Trim Engineer at ALTEN Technology USA will be responsible for designing and developing exterior systems for vehicles, focusing on both styling and functionality. Daily tasks include leading the engineering design and launch of exterior trims, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and employing advanced engineering tools to ensure quality and efficiency in the design process.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of ALTEN Technology USA as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience in vehicle exterior trim design & development
- Experience with design areas such as side valences, sill trims, underbody aero shields, wheelhouse liners, spoilers/appliques, 'frunk'/'froot', and rocker panels
- Proven experience creating complex CAD schemes and models, preferably using CATIA V5 or V6
- Proven experience with thermoplastic & thermoset resin materials and class A manufacturing technologies
- A good understanding of computational tools available to design engineers
Nice to have
- 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 as part of a capable team
- Well-developed team working and interpersonal skills
- A great work ethic
Worth weighing
- On-site work required 5 days a week
- Infrequent travel to Arizona
- Salary range provided, but actual salary depends on various factors
- Role involves working in a fast-paced environment which may require quick learning and adaptation
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Listed by ALTEN Technology USA on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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