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Launch Engineer Exterior Systems

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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.

Vehicle Exterior Systems Engineer to support a high-impact engineering program focused on the development, validation, and production maturation of vehicle exterior systems.
This role requires strong system-level ownership, hands-on involvement in prototype validation, and deep expertise in root cause analysis (RCA) for launch-related issues.
The engineer will drive exterior system components from early prototyping (off tool) through full production readiness, ensuring alignment with performance, quality, cost, and timing targets.

Exterior Systems Launch Issue & RCA Report
Comprehensive RCA documentation for open launch issues
Data-backed engineering analysis and validation
Interim containment plans and permanent corrective actions
Updates maintained within issue tracking systems

Performance reports for off-tool and prototype parts
Manufacturing trial results and plant build feedback
Functional verification of exterior systems
Feasibility validation of proposed solutions

Cross-functional alignment documentation
Validation against production quality and cost targets

Final engineering release documentation
Incorporation of all launch-driven design changes
Completion of production part signoffs
Confirmation that systems meet vehicle performance and manufacturing objectives

Responsibilities

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→Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
→7+ years of experience in preferably in exterior systems
→Strong experience with root cause analysis (RCA) and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, Fishbone, DFMEA)
→Experience supporting vehicle launch and production environments
→Knowledge of prototype development, validation testing, and manufacturing processes
→Ability to work cross-functionally with suppliers and plant teams Preferred Qualifications:
→Experience with OEM programs
→Familiarity with issue tracking and release systems (TeamCenter, Jira, etc.)
→Understanding of automotive exterior materials, fit & finish, and environmental requirements

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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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.