Wheel & Wheel Trim Design Engineer

Summary

Join ALTEN Technology USA as a Wheel & Wheel Trim Engineer and be responsible for the engineering of wheels, wheel trim, inserts, center caps, and other components from initial concept to production. Collaborate with attribute groups and system owners to guide designs from concept to production. You will establish component requirements, complete DFMEAs and DVPs, and contribute to system failure mode analyses. Work closely with internal and external teams, utilizing creativity and teamwork for excellent system and component-level design. Coordinate virtual and physical validation testing, manage multiple complex projects, and collaborate with the design studio, CAE department, and validation team. ALTEN offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan; paid time off; and paid parental leave.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience and a Bachelors Degree in a related field
• Automotive industry experience, mostly focused on design of wheels, wheel inserts and wheel trim
• Personally designed components from concept to production
• Proven 3D CAD skills
• Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly
• Experience in technology, system, and supplier selection
• Project leadership and mentoring skills
• Design release engineering experience, including engineering change management and project management experience
• Determine required tolerances using GD&T
• Ability to work effectively on a fully remote basis

Responsibilities

• Design and develop wheels, wheel trim, inserts and center caps and other components from initial concept to production
• Establish requirements for components based desired vehicle attributes
• Complete component DFMEAs and DVPs, and contribute to system failure mode analyses
• Work closely with both internal teams and externals suppliers, using creativity and teamwork to design with excellence at the system and component levels
• Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs
• Manage multiple complex projects in a demanding environment
• Work closely with the design studio, CAE department and validation team

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid parental leave
• Mentorship to help you take your career to the next level