Role: Design Engineer 2 - (6082-1)
Location: Newark, CA (On-Site)
Duration: 6 Months
Job Description:
Engineer, Exterior Trim
- We are currently seeking an Exterior Trim Engineer. This position requires a responsibility for designing and developing parts of the exterior systems of a world class vehicle in terms of both
- styling and function. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their
- respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast paced environment.
Role:
- Lead or play a leading role in the packaging, engineering design, release and launch of exterior trims of a state-of-the-art car
- Create cutting edge exterior systems focusing on quality, reliability, functionality, mass and cost efficiency
- Work interactively within a cross functional studio and vehicle engineering team, placing priority upon the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual system
- Employ and develop world class engineering tools and an innovative approach to support the systems generation
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in vehicle exterior trim design & development. This includes design related experience with at least some of the following areas:
- Side valences
- Sill trims
- Underbody aero shields
- Wheelhouse liners Spoilers / Appliques
- "Frunk" / "Froot"
- Rocker panels
- Proven experience creating complex CAD schemes and models to an excellent standard, preferably using CATIA V5 or V6
- Proven experience with thermoplastic & thermoset resin materials and class A manufacturing technologies (including painting)
- A good understanding of the range of computational tools available to design engineers
- Launch experience
Advantageous:
- A flair for creative engineering and 3D problem solving
- Five or more years of experience with plastics design, Class A surfaces, front crash, aero features, lighting integration, module integration, tooling, resins, supply base, fit and finish, gap and flush, module concept, thermal expansion, structural design, paint (matching).
- A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team
- Well-developed team working and interpersonal skills
- A great work ethic
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline
