Design Engineer - Exterior Trim

Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Summary:

This role will support engineering design and development activities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop exterior trim part models from early concepts through detailed design maturation in CATIA 3DX
• Create and refine A-surface and engineering surfaces while maintaining design intent and downstream manufacturability.
• Define part geometry, interfaces, attachment features, locating schemes, and datum structures.
• Apply GD&T and support tolerance stack-up reviews to achieve fit, function, and assembly targets.
• Create part specification requirements and BOM.
• Negotiate with surrounding component business units and suppliers.
• Perform cost analysis, strength calculations, and material selection.
• Use best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve product and/or processes.
• Search for new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up-to-date technology, and reduce design and parts costs
• Travel to client sites required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant industry experience
• Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling with CATIA V6/3DX
• Hands-on experience with A-surface part modeling and production-intent product definition.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, datum schemes, locating strategy, and tolerance stack-up.
• Strong understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

The pay range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base pay only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

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