Sr Studio Design Engineer
Core
Integrate and balance vehicle models with design at the early stages of vehicle development, working at a systems level to enable innovative technology and cutting-edge design.
Role type
Senior Studio Design Engineer
Builds
Vehicle packaging solutions and surface integration for automotive products
Domain
Automotive design and engineering
Required skills
Mechanical engineering principles, CAD (Unigraphics/NX), DFSS methodologies, packaging optimization, cross-functional collaboration, space claims development, competitive benchmarking, VR/MR mockup support
Preferred skills
DFSS Black Belt certification, statistics, mechanics of materials, vehicle/occupant packaging, integrated design
Technologies
NX, Unigraphics, VR/MR tools
Responsibilities
Create and refine engineering criteria for vehicle packaging; Lead creation of technical engineering solutions to resolve packaging issues while protecting design aesthetic; Utilize DFSS methodologies for robust design development trade-off management; Integrate regional/global requirements to satisfy brand needs; Lead cross-functional surface & integration meetings; Support technical development of design surface in digital and full-size clay models; Benchmark competition to ensure competitive integrated package; Develop space claims and package solutions to maximize space utilization.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC