Design Release Engineer, Body Interior- Hard Trim

The role

You will develop and deliver hard interior trim components for automotive vehicles. This role focuses on mechanical engineering, detail design, packaging, and launch execution.

What you will do

• Contribute to the development of hard interior trim components.
• Lead or support the engineering, packaging, release, and launch of hard trim components.
• Translate interior design intent into production-feasible hard trim solutions.
• Manage component-level DFMEA, DVPR, boundary diagrams, and robustness checklists.
• Work cross-functionally with design, vehicle engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and program teams.
• Collaborate with interior trim suppliers to ensure technical excellence and on-time delivery.
• Define and own GD&T datum and locating strategy for hard trim assemblies.
• Perform and support DFM assessments, tool feasibility reviews, and first article inspection evaluation.
• Support prototype builds, buck reviews, and closed-loop resolution of findings.
• Apply and improve engineering tools, methods, and best practices.

Required qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in automotive hard interior trim engineering (IP, door trims, consoles, pillars, headliners, load floors, etc.)
• Strong understanding of plastic part design, injection molding processes, and DFM principles
• Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 or equivalent CAD tools
• Working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis methods
• Experience supporting vehicle or product launches, including supplier tooling sign-off and manufacturing readiness
• Familiarity with DFMEA, DVPR, and quality documentation processes

Nice to have

• Ownership of at least one full program lifecycle from concept through SOP
• Experience in a fast-paced OEM or startup EV environment
• Deep knowledge of injection molded plastic structures, including two-shot molding, foaming processes, and Class A surface development
• Understanding of craftsmanship standards, fit and finish targets, and homologation/safety requirements for hard trim assemblies
• Competency in materials selection for structural and aesthetic hard trim substrates
• Experience with supplier tooling reviews, including steel safe conditions, draft analysis, and mold flow interpretation
• Hands-on, practical engineering mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to align across design, manufacturing, and supply chain stakeholders
• Passion for developing exceptional automotive interiors

Benefits

• Mentorship
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits

Before you apply

• All candidates selected will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

About the company

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company with 3,000+ experts across North America. They partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, and more.