EXTERIOR TRIM ENGINEER (DETROIT AREA)

Italdesign is an Italian design and engineering company specializing in automotive, transportation, and product development sectors. Based in Moncalieri (Turin) with over 1,300 employees worldwide, it has been shaping innovation and collaborating with leading car manufacturers and emerging players for more than 55 years. Renowned for its pivotal role in automotive design, Italdesign has developed iconic vehicles and offers comprehensive services spanning exterior and interior design, prototyping, engineering, and turnkey project management. Its vertical integrated approach ensures seamless support throughout the product lifecycle, from initial concept to homologation and series production, delivering solutions tailored to client needs. As an incubator of innovative technologies, Italdesign fosters advancements in mobility and prototyping. In recent years, it has expanded into electronic systems development, including infotainment, ADAS, high-voltage batteries, and Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs). This blend of technical expertise and creative design solidifies its position as a reference point in the industry. Since joining the Audi Group in 2010, Italdesign has continued to grow, combining aesthetics and functionality to pioneer cutting-edge solutions that meet the demands of a rapidly evolving market. In 2024 Italdesign obtained the Top Employers Certification for the ninth consecutive year. Italdesign is looking for a charismatic person, a great lover of challenges and innovation, especially in the automotive sector, with displayed excellence in engineering and product development, who wants to join the new Italdesign office in the United States with the position of Staff Engineer-Exterior Trim. The role will directly report to the Engineering Manager of our customer, having a functional report with the Engineering Manager of Interior and Exterior based in Michigan. Responsibilities Lead the packaging, engineering design, release and launch of fascias, front and rear end modules, spoilers, claddings, and decorative trim of an automobile. Create cutting edge exterior systems focusing on quality, reliability, functionality, mass and cost efficiency. Work interactively within a cross functional studio and vehicle engineering team, placing priority upon the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual system. Employ and develop world class engineering tools and an innovative approach to support the systems generation. Determine required tolerances using GD&T. Travel domestically and internationally as required. Key requirements 5+ years of experience in vehicle exterior trim design & development specifically in fascias, front and rear end modules, spoilers, claddings, and decorative trim. Experience in creative engineering and 3D problem solving. Benchmarking experience to support design activities. Proven experience with thermoplastic & thermoset resin materials and class A manufacturing technologies (including painting). A good understanding of the range of computational tools available to design engineers. Experience in full life cycle from concept to prototype to full production through product launch. Experience in technology, system and supplier selection with expectation of leading activities. Proven 3D CAD skills, proficient with CATIA V5/V6 or similar software. Interpersonal skills, teamwork and great work ethic. Preferential requirements Solid track record of successful system level integration. 7+ 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). Master and Construction Section development experience. Regulatory and homologation knowledge primarily for the North American market. A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable Additional Information Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from ABET accredited institution or equivalent body structures automotive experience. Language skills: Fluent knowledge of English is required; Knowledge of Italian is a plus. Workplace: Oakland County – MI – USA and availability to travel Benefit: continuous training (technical, soft and languages skills), company canteen, health insurance, car leasing program, smart working, flexible benefits, good work-life balance Italdesign is committed to create an inclusive, diverse and safe workplace, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer (L.903/77). We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of the gender, ethnic, religion, sexual orientation, disability, parental status, or social origin.