Automotive Design Engineer – CATIA & Siemens NX (Vehicle Systems)
Responsibilities
- Shape Body-in-White structures, chassis, and trim components from concept to production release.
- Perform packaging studies, Class-A surfacing, and kinematic layouts, balancing styling intent and manufacturability.
- Lead DFMEA sessions—identify root causes, mitigate risk, document countermeasures.
- Collaborate with suppliers through APQP/PPAP, validate tooling readiness, and champion cost-weight reduction targets.
- Interpret FMVSS and global homologation standards; embed compliance early in the design loop.
- Execute quick-turn FEA checks (crash, NVH, durability) and iterate geometry with CAE teams.
- Integrate engineering data into PLM, maintain BOM accuracy, and sign off drawing releases with GD&T.
- Support virtual builds and on-site pilot builds; resolve fit-finish issues in real time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or higher in Mechanical, Automotive, or Aerospace Engineering.
- 5+ years designing vehicle systems for an OEM or Tier 1 supplier (EV experience desirable).
- Mastery of CATIA V5/V6 and Siemens NX; able to create parametric, fully-constrained models quickly.
- Hands-on Class-A surfacing in Alias or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of Abaqus, LS-DYNA, or similar crash solvers; familiarity with Adams for kinematics.
- Fluent in GD&T per ASME Y14.5; proven track record reducing part count and mass.
- Demonstrated success driving DFMEA, APQP, PPAP, and supplier audits.
- Clear, persuasive communicator comfortable presenting trade-offs to cross-functional teams.
- Eligible to work in the United States; remote collaboration across time zones possible.
About the Employer
A fast-growing, R&D-driven automaker transforming mobility through electrification, lightweighting, and autonomous technologies. Engineering culture prizes curiosity, data-driven decisions, and rapid iteration. You will partner with world-class specialists in battery packs, power electronics, and advanced materials while enjoying the autonomy to innovate at system level.
Growth Opportunities
- Direct influence on future vehicle platforms adopted worldwide.
- Exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing such as giga-casting and composite hybrid structures.
- Continuous learning budget for advanced CAE, robotics, and sustainability courses.
What Success Looks Like
- Production-ready designs released on schedule with zero late engineering changes.
- 10 % mass reduction versus prior generation without cost penalties.
- Positive supplier scorecards and seamless virtual-to-physical build transitions.
Application Process
Submit a concise résumé highlighting quantified achievements in CAD, DFMEA, and supplier engagement. Shortlisted candidates complete a 30-minute design challenge showcasing surfacing, packaging, and tolerance capabilities. Interviews are conducted virtually.