Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Vehicle Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in the design and development of innovative vehicle solutions, contributing to our mission of revolutionizing the automotive industry.

Roles and Responsibilities

New Product Design and Development: Utilize expertise in mechanical engineering fundamentals to lead the design and development of new vehicle concepts, ensuring alignment with project objectives and industry standards.
CAD Design: Proficiently use tools such as Autodesk Inventor, Creo 8, and CATIA to generate design concepts and create detailed 3D models of vehicle components and systems.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Expertise: Demonstrate experience working with EVs and a solid understanding of EV architecture to integrate electric drivetrains and optimize vehicle performance.
Vehicle Dynamics and Tractive Force Calculations: Apply knowledge of vehicle dynamics, powertrain systems, and tractive force calculations to optimize vehicle performance and handling characteristics.
System Integration and Client Interaction: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate vehicle-level systems and engage with clients to address their requirements and concerns effectively.
Material Selection and Engineering Concepts: Expertly select materials, perform hand calculations, and apply engineering concepts to ensure the strength, durability, and manufacturability of vehicle components.
Test Procedure Development: Write comprehensive test procedures, prepare test reports, and create manufacturing documents to support the validation and production of vehicle designs.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey design concepts, collaborate with team members, and interact with clients and stakeholders.

Desired Candidate Profile

SAE Club Experience: Previous involvement in SAE m-Baja, e-Baja, or similar collegiate clubs is preferable, demonstrating a passion for automotive engineering and hands-on experience with vehicle design projects.
DFM, DFA, and DFMEA: Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and conducting Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to optimize design efficiency and reliability.
Root Cause Analysis and Failure Investigation: Conduct root cause analysis, investigate failures, and design effective fixtures to address issues encountered during manufacturing and field operations.
PLM/PDM Software Tools: Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Product Data Management (PDM) software tools, with preference given to experience with Autodesk Vault.
Drawing Standards and GD&T: Proficiency in creating 2D drawings with functional dimensions according to ISO standards, along with strong skills in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysis.
Fundamentals of Analysis: Knowledge of the fundamentals of analysis, including finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), to support design optimization and validation activities.
Manufacturing Support: Expertise in handling manufacturing and build issues, resolving field failures, and designing tooling and fixtures to support production processes effectively.

Vehicle Design Engineer

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Desired Candidate Profile

Vehicle Design Engineer

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