Prototype Engineering Design Manager

Responsibilities

• Leverage your expertise in automotive design and/or engineering to lead a team in bringing concepts to life in the form of functional high-fidelity prototypes.
• Support the development of prototype build plans, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, marketing, and program teams to align on scope, build timing, and budget, managing these throughout the prototype build cycle.
• Identify and document design and engineering feasibility concerns, and support the identification of robust solutions.
• Stay updated with industry trends and technologies to continuously improve prototypes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, design, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience working in automotive engineering and/or design with a strong understanding of vehicle-level systems and subsystems.
• 5+ years of experience leading complex projects and project teams, leveraging program management tools as appropriate.
• 5+ years of experience with prototype manufacturing techniques such as additive manufacturing, milling, fiberglass layups, clay modeling, etc.
• 5+ years of experience using design/PLM software such as Catia, 3DX, Teamcenter, Alias, etc.
• 5+ years of experience collaborating with design, engineering, product marketing, and program management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Even Better

• Masters degree in design, engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in prototype software design and development, with a focus on prototyping and rapid iteration.
• Fluent in various CAD software such as Catia, Rhino, Alias, etc.
• Experience with machine learning, artificial intelligence, or other advanced technologies.

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized backup childcare and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Pay & Schedule

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility, and competitive market value.