Exterior Parts Design Engineer / Component Owner

We are seeking an experienced Exterior Parts Design Engineer with a minimum of 3 years of automotive experience in developing exterior body components and plastic parts. The role combines hands-on design responsibility with technical leadership of components and subsystems throughout the complete product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Act as Component Owner for assigned exterior components and subsystem areas throughout the entire product development process.
• Design and develop exterior body parts such as bumpers, grilles, spoilers, trims, claddings, wheel arch moldings, and other related plastic components.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and drawings in accordance with OEM standards and requirements.
• Lead technical activities and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of components and subsystems.
• Drive design reviews, risk assessments, technical problem-solving, and engineering decisions.
• Manage interfaces between exterior systems and the surrounding vehicle architecture.
• Plan and monitor design activities, deliverables, timing, and maturity status for assigned components.
• Support development and industrialization activities, as well as engineering change management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in DFMEA, tolerance analysis, design verification, and validation activities.
• Communicate project progress, technical status, and potential risks to customers and other project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in automotive exterior component development.
• Strong knowledge of plastic component design and injection molding processes.
• Experience with automotive exterior systems and visible Class-A related components.
• Experience as Component Owner, Technical Lead, or equivalent responsibility is highly meritorious.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6, Creo, NX, or similar CAD systems.
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and automotive product development processes.
• Experience coordinating suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.

We Offer

• Work in a young group with a supportive, friendly atmosphere.
• Hybrid working model (up to 60% home office).
• International working environment and experience.
• Opportunity to develop solutions for the largest car manufacturers and their suppliers.
• Private healthcare, accident insurance.
• Commuting expenses reimbursement, carpooling bonus.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.