Studio Engineer

We believe freedom of movement drives human progress. As a Studio Design Engineer, you will work with many team members to make the design vision a reality. From developing initial engineering concepts for a new design concept, guiding, and integrating multiple engineering and manufacturing inputs into the A surface, providing alternatives proposals that enable new ways of reconciling functional requirements and thematic intent, to building a suitable physical model that makes the concept and reality.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Studio property set up, and integrity including content, data pedigree, ride height, manikin drop and overall suitability
• Lead completion of studies within Design Feasibility FC Process from FC0 to K6, including completion of the Design Development Checklists, Hardpoints Plan, and the integration of aligned plans into surface
• Lead the integration of A-surface with thematic, VA, functional, and attribute inputs whilst maintaining the emotive character and art in the surface
• Guide initial theme set-up, and development through or in advance of functional, supplier, or attribute inputs
• Develop and maintain Surface Scaffold files to enable Physical and Digital model development and theme overlay
• Provide concept alternatives and provocations to support the reconciliation of thematic intent with functional and program assumptions
• Lead the optimization and balancing of inputs to the studio, including consideration of 'what-might-be' to support the theme vision
• Manage data within, into, and out of the studio

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Equivalent
• 3+ years of proven experience in complete vehicle layout/package, including Body and Trim
• 1+ years of experience in Catia V5 or 3DX

Benefits:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.