Exterior Components Design & Development LeadRoleLead or play a leading role in the packaging, engineering design, release and launch of exterior components of a state-of-the-art car. Create cutting edge exterior systems focusing on quality, reliability, functionality, mass and cost efficiency. Work interactively within a cross functional studio and vehicle engineering team, placing priority upon the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual system. Employ and develop world class engineering tools and an innovative approach to support the systems generation.
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in vehicle exterior component design & development. This includes design related experience with at least some of the following areas:
- Side valences
- Sill trims
- Underbody aero shields
- Wheelhouse liners
- Spoilers / Appliques"Frunk" / "Froot"Rocker panels
- GlazingOSRVM (Mirrors)
Wipers and Wash SystemProven experience creating complex CAD schemes and models to an excellent standard, preferably using CATIA V5 or V6. Proven experience with thermoplastic & thermoset resin materials and class A manufacturing technologies (including painting). A good understanding of the range of computational tools available to design engineers.
Advantageous
A flair for creative engineering and 3D problem solving. Five or more years of experience with plastics design, Class A surfaces, front crash, aero features, lighting integration, module integration, tooling, resins, supply base, fit and finish, gap and flush, module concept, thermal expansion, structural design, paint (matching). Five or more years of experience with the development of glazing, wipers, wash systems or OSRVM. A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team. Well-developed team working and interpersonal skills. A great work ethic.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline.
