Senior Vehicle Structures Engineer
Core
Design and develop vehicle body structures for autonomous driving platforms using advanced manufacturing technologies.
Role type
Senior Vehicle Structures Engineer
Builds
Vehicle body structures and components for Waymo autonomous ride-hail service
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Autonomous vehicle hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cold stamping, Hot stamping, Casting, Hydroforming, 3D CAD (Catia V6), CAE validation, DFM, tooling strategy, global supply base management, vehicle body assembly strategies
Preferred skills
Concept-to-launch ownership, production-ready CAD creation (Catia V5/V6), benchmark competitor analysis
Technologies
Catia V6, Catia V5
Responsibilities
Guide development of vehicle body structures using manufacturing technologies; Create layouts, master sections, and package studies in 3D CAD; Recommend materials and validate with CAE team; Present solutions balancing piece price vs tooling investment; Work with internal teams to recommend future component suppliers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC