Bumper and Exterior trims engineer

Bumper and Exterior trims engineer for Series Production support till End of Life

Spartanburg, SC (Onsite)

Fulltime/Contract

Key Responsibilities:

Product Lifecycle Management: Monitor and support vehicles from production through end-of-life, implement design changes based on field performance and customer feedback

Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve manufacturing or quality issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions

Product Optimization: Refine existing designs for cost, weight, or performance improvements, ensure compatibility with evolving regulations and technologies, Work with suppliers to address component-level issues, validate supplier changes and ensure they meet design intent

Quality Feedback Integration: Analyzing warranty data, service reports, and customer complaints

Technology Refresh: Supporting mid-cycle product facelifts or feature upgrades

Documentation & Compliance: Maintain engineering documentation for all changes, Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and industry standards

Testing & Validation: Support validation of updated components or systems, analyze test data to confirm performance and durability

Supplier Collaboration: Working with suppliers to improve component design, materials, or manufacturing processes, Managing obsolescence and alternate sourcing for long-term sustainability

Desired Skills and Experience:

Excellent CATIA V5 2D/3D skills

Should be excellent in Exteriors Product Design & Development (Front & Rear Bumper systems, Grill, Energy Absorber, Claddings, Wheel arch Liners, Front and Rear end module etc.)

Very Good Skills in Catia V5 - Surface, Solid Modelling & Drafting. Experience on PLM - Connect

Experience in Style Surface Feasibility & Analysis i.e. checking Draft, Tooling Feasibility, ECE R26 Regulation Evaluation, creating concept proposals Packaging study with surrounding parts, Benchmarking Study and Analysis etc.

Should have experience in DFx (Design for Mfg, assembly & Serviceability)

Knowledge in tooling, fixings, Materials, GD & T, Stack up DFMEA, DVP etc. will be preferable.

Understand CAE requirements and results for project requirements & implementation.

Knowledge of Colour & Texture, Materials etc.

Good knowledge and experience of BMW Tools and processes is preferred.

Leadership and motivation in a design role is essential.

7 to 12+ years of previous experience of Design activities at OEM with a demonstrable record of delivery of the accountabilities

Working in plant environment and ability to manage cross functional team coordination

A strong track record of delivering design to timelines, weight and cost targets

Supplier liaison, understanding and implementing DFM requirements

Mechanical or Automotive Engineering Degree preferred

Background in luxury cars design and development preferred

Personal Attributes:

Delivery focused, with a demonstrable track record of on-time delivery

Self-motivated to deliver excellence and perform beyond targets

Strong communication skills

Good organizational skills and ability to project manage design tasks both internally and with the supplier(s);

Advanced problem-solving abilities

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.