Design Engineer

About the company

My client is an innovative American automotive manufacturer focused on redefining affordable electric mobility. They are developing a new generation of purpose-built electric vehicles with an emphasis on simplicity, modular design, and customer customisation.

Position Summary

Equipment/Software XP Required: CATIA V5/V6 (or equivalent CAD software), Engineering analysis and design tools, Windows engineering environment.

Typical Day in the Role

Purpose of the Team: The team develops industry-leading vehicle accessories and interior systems that enhance luxury, craftsmanship, functionality, ergonomics, performance, and overall customer experience.

Key Projects: This engineer will support the design, development, validation, and launch of accessory products across interior, exterior, performance, and lifestyle categories, from concept through production release.

Typical Task Breakdown:

• Design and develop automotive accessory components and systems.
• Create CAD models, engineering drawings, DVP&R documentation, DFMEAs, validation plans, and engineering releases.
• Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Marketing, Program Management, and suppliers.
• Lead supplier reviews, feasibility assessments, sourcing support, and tooling discussions.
• Support prototype builds, validation testing, and production launches.
• Drive issue resolution, cost optimization, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Mentor junior engineers as needed.

What Makes This Role Interesting

• Complete ownership of accessory development programs from concept through production.
• Opportunity to influence customer-facing products and directly see your work integrated into Lucid vehicles.

Unique Selling Points

• End-to-end product ownership
• Direct impact on customer experience and vehicle personalization
• Collaboration with Design Studio and cross-functional vehicle teams
• Opportunity to work on premium luxury automotive products
• Exposure to a wide variety of materials, suppliers, and manufacturing processes
• Creative freedom and innovation-focused environment

Candidate Requirements

Experience: Minimum 5+ years of automotive interior components and systems development experience.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or related field.

Disqualifiers: Ideal candidates will have:

• Multiple vehicle launches from concept through production
• Premium or luxury automotive experience
• Strong supplier management experience
• APQP, GD&T, DFMEA, and tolerance stack-up expertise
• Proven cross-functional leadership experience
• Strong CATIA proficiency

Required Hard Skills

• Automotive Interior Components Development – 5+ years (Design, validation, release, and launch experience)
• Product Development Lifecycle Management – 5+ years (Concept creation through production launch)
• CATIA V5/V6 or Equivalent CAD Tools – 5+ years (3D modelling, Packaging studies, Engineering drawings, DFM/DFA evaluations, Design reviews)

Work Authorization Requirement: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Our Client is unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.