Vehicle Package and Integration Lead

Job Summary

The role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to a Design Manager.

About the Role

This role involves full-vehicle mechanical integration of Waymo’s Self Driving System from early concept exploration through final production build events, ensuring all physical systems are compatible and functional.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage clear mechanical interface requirements and specifications as well as the geometric boundaries between internal engineering teams and external OEM partners
• Align cross-functional milestones by managing comprehensive integration roadmaps, design progression schedules, and requirement compliance and verification
• Lead with geometry - Engage daily in the vehicle CAD and drive digital mockup (DMU) strategies, ensuring high-quality CAD tree organization and geometric compatibility
• Manage Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) structure release and maturation, from early concept development to prototype release
• Participate in end-to-end vehicle build execution, spanning virtual digital mockups to physical production events, ensuring geometric and architectural intent is meticulously realized in the final hardware environment

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, systems architecture, or a related technical discipline with a minimum of 8 years of applicable vehicle/transportation experience
• Proven experience in vehicle packaging and mechanical integration, with a track record of driving designs from clean-sheet concept to production
• High level of proficiency (5,000 hours minimum) with advanced CAD design tools, preferably CATIA V5/V6 or 3DX, and lightweight geometry evaluation software (e.g., Vis-Mockup) and establishing digital mockup (DMU) strategies
• Hands-on experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) management, release processes, and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and lead diverse, cross-functional teams of engineers and CAD designers through complex projects
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience navigating relationships between internal teams and external suppliers or partners

Preferred

• Direct experience working with automotive OEM partners, including managing international partnerships across language barriers and time zones
• Knowledge of sophisticated ADAS/SDS sensor integration and package layout requirements, such as optical ray-tracing or geometric sensor placement analysis
• Experience scripting or creating macros (e.g., Visual Basic) to automate CAD or packaging workflows
• Experience planning and executing technical workshops to negotiate and align with external partners on contractual milestones
• Knowledge of legacy automotive systems (e.g., exterior trim, mirrors, or body components)

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $196,000—$242,000 USD, a discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Schedule

This role follows a hybrid work schedule.