Design Engineer

Job Title : Design Engineer – Body Exterior : Body Structure (Sheet Metal)

Location : Onsite – Long Beach, CA

Pay Range : $60.00 / hr. – $65.00 / hr.

Contract Duration : 6 to 12 Months (possible extension)

Industry : Automotive

Employment Type : Contract

Akkodis is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Design Engineer specializing in Body Exterior : Body Structure (Sheet Metal). This role is based onsite in Long Beach, CA and supports a dynamic, fast-paced automotive development environment.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in automotive seat design and engineering, demonstrate strong initiative, and operate with autonomy. This role requires a first-principles approach to problem-solving, robust engineering fundamentals, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the design and development of 2nd row seat systems including structures, mechanisms,

foam, and trim.

management.

o Voice of Customer

o Regulatory and Functional Requirements

o Quality, DFA (Design for Assembly), DFS (Design for Service)

o Packaging and Clearance Constraints

assembly.

o Static & dynamic clearances

o Joint analysis

o GD&T and dimensional variation analysis

o DFMEA, DVPR, SCCAF

o PFMEA and Control Plans

Manage program financials including :

o Landed cost

o Vendor tooling (F&T)

o Engineering Design & Testing (ED&T)

expenses.

o Robustness Checklist

o Demonstration Matrix

o Boundary Diagram

o Interface Matrix

o P-Diagram

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

If you are interested in this Design Engineer position in Long Beach, CA click apply now.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer : These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

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