Senior Exterior Trim Engineer
Company: Yora
Role summary
Senior Exterior Trim Engineer is a full-time role at Yora in Southfield, Michigan, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-27. Experience level: 5-10.
- Job title
- Senior Exterior Trim Engineer
- Company
- Yora
- Location
- Southfield, Michigan, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Date posted
- 2026-08-27
You’ll get to drive the design and development of exterior vehicle components at Yora, working with a team that values high-level technical expertise. It’s a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to own complex projects from initial concept through to final production in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
Job description
Do you want to take automotive components from concept all the way to production? Are you passionate about combining great design with smart engineering, manufacturability and quality?
We are looking for a Senior Exterior Trim Engineer to join Yora for an exciting assignment within the automotive industry in the US.
Location: California or Michigan – On-site
Insights from the team
You will join a highly skilled engineering environment working with the development of next-generation vehicles.
The work sits at the intersection of design, engineering, manufacturing and vehicle integration . You will work cross-functionally with engineering, design, manufacturing and suppliers, taking ownership from early concepts through validation and launch.
This is an environment where strong technical knowledge is combined with creativity, collaboration and a genuine drive to build outstanding products.
Your mission and day-to-day tasks
As a Senior Exterior Trim Engineer, you will take a leading role in the design, development, release and launch of exterior trim systems.
You will:
Design and develop exterior trim components from concept to production
Create complex CAD concepts and models, preferably using CATIA V5/V6
Engineer plastic components with focus on quality, functionality, weight, cost and manufacturability
Work with thermoplastic and thermoset materials and Class A manufacturing technologies
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, suppliers and other engineering teams
Drive validation, testing and failure avoidance throughout the development process
Support tooling, production readiness and vehicle launch
Solve complex packaging, integration and 3D engineering challenges
Your experience may include areas such as rocker panels, sill trims, side valences, underbody systems, wheelhouse liners, spoilers, appliqués and other interior or exterior plastic components.
Who are you?
We believe you are an experienced automotive engineer who enjoys taking ownership and solving complex problems from engineering fundamentals.
You have:
5+ years of experience within automotive design and development
Strong hands-on experience designing plastic automotive components , interior or exterior
Proven vehicle launch experience – this is a must
Experience working with automotive suppliers
Strong CAD skills, preferably CATIA V5 or V6
Knowledge of thermoplastic and/or thermoset resin materials
Solid understanding of validation testing and failure avoidance
A BSc in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline
Experience with Class A surfaces, tooling, fit & finish, gap & flush, aerodynamics, lighting integration, thermal expansion, structural design and paint processes is considered a strong advantage.
Beyond your technical experience, we are looking for someone who can enter a new organization, quickly understand how things are done and start contributing. You are curious, self-driven and comfortable taking responsibility rather than waiting for detailed instructions.
What’s in it for you?
At Yora, part of Sigma Group , we are building a tech hub for engineers and specialists who want to work with challenging technology, exciting projects and ambitious teams.
With us, you will have the opportunity to:
Work with advanced automotive engineering and next-generation vehicle development
Take real ownership from concept through production and launch
Solve complex engineering challenges alongside highly skilled colleagues
Work close to both the technology and the finished product
Be part of a growing and entrepreneurial company while having the strength and international network of Sigma Group behind you
Sounds like you? Join us and let’s engineer what’s next.