Design Engineer Structures D&R for BSO Assembly and Roof Panel at ALTEN Technology USA

Long Beach, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

135000.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

3D Design, GD&T, Dimensional Variation Analysis, CAE, Physical Testing, Design for Assembly, Design for Service, DFMEA, PLM Systems, BOM Management, RFQ Packages, Cost Tracking, Engineering Budget Management, Concept Development, Production Release, Interface Studies

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Location: Long Beach, CA or Fully Remote within USA As our Design Engineer Structures D&R for BSO Assembly and Roof Panel will be responsible for the end‑to‑end development of vehicle components and systems, from concept through production release. This role requires strong 3D design capability, deep understanding of engineering requirements, and the ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality, manufacturable, and cost‑effective solutions. Key Responsibilities CAD & Technical Design Create and develop components using 3DX CAD with the ability to design parts independently. Apply GD&T principles and perform dimensional variation analysis to ensure robust designs. Conduct system and component-level design aligned with all program requirements. Requirements & Validation Design to meet Voice of Customer, regulatory, functional, quality, DFA (Design for Assembly), DFS (Design for Service), packaging, and clearance requirements. Utilize validation methods including CAE, physical testing, and analytical techniques to confirm design integrity. Feasibility & Manufacturing Assess tooling, manufacturing, supplier sub‑assembly, and vehicle assembly feasibility. Evaluate surface feasibility, fit & finish, and craftsmanship considerations when applicable. Perform interface and assembly feasibility studies, including packaging, static/dynamic clearances, joint analysis, GD&T datum schemes, and dimensional variation analysis. Quality & Documentation Maintain comprehensive design documentation and quality history. Support technical reviews using DFMEA, DVPR, SCCAF (SC & CC), PFMEA, Control Plans, Robustness Checklists, Demonstration Matrices, Boundary Diagrams, Interface Matrices, and P‑Diagrams. Electrical & Software Integration Develop and manage engineering transmittals, feature definitions, and related documentation for electrical and software interfaces. Project Management Utilize PLM systems (including BOM management) to control design data and release processes. Manage engineering timing to support prototype builds, validation phases, and overall program milestones. Prepare RFQ packages and support sourcing activities with purchasing and supplier teams. Program Financials Evaluate and track landed cost, vendor tooling (F&T), ED&T (as applicable), and other financial impacts to the program business case. Engineering Budget Management Oversee development expenses including prototype parts, tooling, and other engineering-related costs. Salary: $115,000-135,000 The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for the end-to-end development of vehicle components and systems, spanning from initial concept through production release. Key duties involve creating and developing components using 3DX CAD, applying GD&T, and ensuring designs meet all functional and manufacturability requirements.