Exterior Trim Design & Release Engineer
Long Beach Full-time Mid-level DevOps & Release
At a glance
Mid-level DevOps & Release role at EDAG. Long Beach · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $120,000–$167,500 across the United States.
Estimated pay
EDAG has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
$120,000 – $167,500
What the middle half of mid-level DevOps & release roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 193 postings that stated pay, median $140,000. Last updated Oct 24, 2026.
RoleDevOps & Release
SeniorityMid-level
LocationLong Beach
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 15, 2026 · 9d ago
Role brief
devopsroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Carry exterior trim, including A-surface parts, from concept choice through design development and production launch
- Set part requirements, packaging, attachment plans and interfaces with teams responsible for connected systems
- Lead design reviews and supplier talks, clearing geometry, appearance, fit, function, cost and timing concerns
- Create and check drawings, models, specifications, change records and release data
- Track tooling, testing and launch readiness, using reviews, trials and inspections to resolve problems
What you bring
- An engineering bachelor's degree and five years developing and releasing automotive exterior trim, including A-surface parts
- Experience moving parts from concept development through tooling, verification, testing and launch
- Working knowledge of 3DEXPERIENCE for product definition, release and lifecycle data
- Background maintaining DFMEAs and addressing design risks
Who this fits
This mid-level engineering role suits someone who can guide exterior trim parts through development and production launch while working with suppliers and adjacent systems. The position is in Dearborn, Michigan, or Long Beach, California, requires C1 to C2 English, and is a six-month contract.
From the employer
WHO WE ARE
Working together, growing together, creating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. With a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world-class development company. You‘ll go your own way in your career at a high level – nationally and internationally. Take your next step and support us as a EXTERIOR TRIM DESIGN & RELEASE ENGINEER.
DESCRIPTION
THINGS POSSIBLE
WITH YOU
Working together, growing together, creating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. With a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world-class development company. You‘ll go your own way in your career at a high level – nationally and internationally. Take your next step and support us as a EXTERIOR TRIM DESIGN & RELEASE ENGINEER.
DESCRIPTION
- Develop and release exterior trim components, including A-surface parts, from concept selection through design maturation and production launch
- Define component requirements, interfaces, packaging, attachment strategy, and design direction in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Lead design reviews and supplier discussions; resolve issues affecting geometry, appearance, fit, function, cost, and timing
- Prepare and review engineering deliverables, including drawings, models, specifications, engineering change documentation, and design-release data
- Lead tooling kick-off and follow tooling progress through design reviews, tool trials, part inspections, and corrective actions
- Plan and coordinate component testing, verification, and validation; track results and drive resolution of test failures
- Develop and maintain DFMEAs, identify design risks, and ensure mitigations are reflected in the product definition and validation plan
- Support build events, manufacturing readiness, issue resolution, and launch activities
- Manage interfaces with adjacent systems, such as body structure, lighting, sealing, closures, and other exterior components
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- 5 years of experience engineering and releasing automotive exterior trim parts, including A-surface components
- Experience taking parts from concept and design maturation through tooling, testing, verification, and launch
- Working knowledge of 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) for product definition, release, and lifecycle-data management
- Experience developing or maintaining DFMEAs and managing design risk
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and product requirements
- Additional relevant skills: knowledge of exterior materials and processes (injection molding, extrusion, compression molding, painting, plating, substrate/finish interactions); appearance requirements, Class-A surface interfaces, grain and gloss, color matching, and cosmetic quality; tolerance stack-up, fit-and-finish, gap-and-flush, water management, corrosion, and environmental durability; supplier tooling, design-for-manufacturing, part inspection, and corrective-action processes; change management, build issue tracking, and production readiness
- Location: Dearborn Michigan or Long Beach California
- English (C1-C2)
- 6 months contract
THINGS POSSIBLE
WITH YOU
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