Compartment Integration Design Engineer

Role Overview

• The Compartment Integration Design Engineer is responsible for integrating and balancing engineering requirements in partnership with Architecture, SMT, Performance, Human Factors, and Manufacturing.
• This role works at the earliest stages of vehicle development to integrate innovative technology and advanced design at the systems level.
• Create, refine, and finalize engineering criteria in collaboration with design and engineering partners
• Lead development of integrated engineering solutions to resolve packaging issues while protecting design intent
• 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 solutions 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field
• 5+ years of experience in a related engineering 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
• Coursework in statistics, mechanics of materials, vehicle/occupant packaging, or integrated design
• DFSS Black Belt certification.

Tech Stack

• Assembly

Benefits

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