Interior Systems Engineer, Instrument Panels

Mid • On-site

99,996 - 125,004 USD/yr

Long Beach, CA

The Interior Systems Engineer – Instrument Panels is responsible for concept development and detailed design of cabin systems through multiple stages of development, supporting the launch of full vehicle interior components.

What you'll do

Create and develop Hard Trim System requirements and specifications while developing geometry and engineering execution in conjunction with design, supply chain, and core teams
Create vehicle-aligned component and system targets for function, cost, weight, and investment
Develop 3D geometry and innovative design concepts that solve challenging crash load cases while balancing construction, material, and manufacturing methods
Optimize concepts and designs with analytical and physical assessments, ensuring conformance to federal regulations
Deliver high-quality craftsmanship and fit/finish through proper implementation of GD&T
Develop and implement novel construction techniques and materials and drive them to production feasibility
Enable effective communication with Studio, Packaging, Advanced Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier teams
Support presentations of concepts and status to senior management and internal teams

You'll have

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
1–5 years of experience designing, developing, and releasing interior subsystems and adjoining parts
Experience with component manufacturing and assembly processes
Experience using 3D CAD software collaboratively (NX, Catia, 3DX, etc.)
Team lead experience
Experience in the production release process
Experience launching a new product in a factory setting
System-level management experience

Even better, you may have

Master's Degree in Engineering
Strong understanding of GD&T standards
High proficiency with Catia, Enovia, or similar tools including drawing and modeling practices
Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products
Experience with Microsoft Office and information management tools
Experience using Confluence, Jira, Asana, or other project management tools

Salary

$100,000–$125,000 per year

Drug Screening Requirement

Candidates selected for employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

ALTEN

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering services company operating within the global ALTEN Group. The company specializes in supporting clients across the full product development lifecycle, from consulting to complete project outsourcing. It serves a wide range of high-tech industries, including aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, electric vehicles, commercial vehicles, and rail. With more than 3,000 experts across North America and backed by a global network of over 57,000 engineers in 30 countries, ALTEN combines large-scale international reach with localized expertise. The organization is focused on enabling innovation and bringing complex, cutting-edge technologies to life, while fostering a culture that values collaboration, professional growth, inclusion, and equal opportunity.

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