Automotive Design Engineer

• Product Development: Lead the design and development of vehicle components ensuring they meet both aesthetic and functional standards.
  
• Engineering Analysis: Perform indepth engineering analyses including feasibility studies design reviews and risk assessments to identify optimization opportunities while keeping in mind part manufacturability cost and delivery times.
  
• Material Selection and Integration: Work with crossfunctional teams to choose and integrate materials that meet design and performance criteria. Explore sustainable materials to align with industry trends.
  
• Prototyping and Testing: Create prototypes for vehicle components and manage testing processes to ensure performance durability and safety. Use test data to refine and enhance designs.
  
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all designs comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements through close collaboration with Compliance/QA/QC teams. Develop comprehensive documentation including design specifications and test reports.
  
• MultiLevel Collaboration: Partner with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure smooth project execution. Facilitate meetings with technical suppliers and thirdparty vendors as needed to resolve problems identify solutions and ensure project delivery.
  
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency within the engineering function. Apply best practices and lessons learned to improve project delivery
  

Requirements

• Education: Degree in automotive or mechanical engineering.
  
• Experience: 35 years in product engineering with a strong focus on OEMs in the automotive industry.
  
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as FUSION 360 Creo PTC (Optional: NX CATIA or SOLIDWORKS).
  
• Project Management: Demonstrated expertise in project management including planning execution and monitoring.
  
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities and proficiency in engineering analysis tools and software.
  
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills capable of effective collaboration across functional teams.
  
• Innovation: A forwardthinking mindset with a passion for exploring the latest advancements in automotive technology.