Studio Design Engineer

Role Overview

• The Studio Design Engineer is responsible for integrating and balancing vehicle models with Design in partnership with Architecture, SMT, Performance, Human Factors, and Manufacturing.
• This role works at the earliest stages of the vehicle development process, supporting the integration of innovative technology and advanced design at the systems level.
• Create, refine, and finalize engineering criteria in collaboration with creative design partners.
• Lead development of integrated engineering solutions to resolve packaging issues while protecting design aesthetic.
• Use physical and mathematical models to evaluate alternatives and support design decisions.
• Apply DFSS methodologies to manage tradeoffs involving cost, mass, timing, assembly, dimensional variation, and other program requirements.
• Integrate regional and global requirements and develop alternatives to support brand and market needs.
• Communicate proactively with team members to resolve challenges within Expert Team meetings for assigned areas.
• Ensure packaging and studio models align with customer-facing targets, including spaciousness, visibility, occupant accommodation, storage, cargo, and access.
• Lead cross-functional surface and integration meetings, including CITs and Surface Workgroups.
• Drive issue resolution and escalation for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Support technical development of design surfaces in digital models, full-size clay models, clinic properties, and VR/MR mockups.
• Benchmark competitive vehicles to ensure package competitiveness in section size, clearances, component locations, component size, and functional performance.
• Develop meeting agendas and publish meeting minutes.
• Create NX models to guide surface development.
• Maintain and strengthen NX modeling skills.
• Incorporate Voice of the Customer into package design.
• Develop space claims and package solutions that maximize space utilization and meet customer needs.
• Support Math Virtual Assessments and Synch Point reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field
• 5+ years of experience in a related area
• Understanding of engineering theory and automotive design principles
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to integrate complex systems with a strong passion for design
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve unusual or complex problems
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across functions
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes
• Experience with CAD, including Unigraphics/NX
• Basic understanding of engineering specifications
• Equivalent established substitute may be considered, including technical associate background plus Michigan Tech University DE Certificate during the DE transition period

Tech Stack

• Assembly

Benefits

• From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.