We are currently seeking a Sr. Exterior Trim Engineer for our corporate HQ. This position requires experienced professionals with a responsibility for designing and developing parts of the exterior systems of a world class vehicle in terms of both styling and function. Our ideal candidates exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.
Role:
· Lead or play a leading role in the packaging, engineering design, release and launch of exterior trims of a state-of-the-art car
· Create cutting edge exterior systems focusing on quality, reliability, functionality, mass and cost efficiency
· Work interactively within a cross functional studio and vehicle engineering team, placing priority upon the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual system
· Employ and develop world class engineering tools and an innovative approach to support the systems generation
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in vehicle exterior trim design & development This includes design related experience with at least some of the following areas:
Exterior trims
Side / Sill trims
Underbody aero shields
Wheelhouse liners
Spoilers / Appliques
· A flair for creative engineering and 3D problem solving
· Proven experience creating complex CAD schemes and models to an excellent standard, preferably using CATIA V5 or V6
· Proven experience with thermoplastic & thermoset resin materials and class A manufacturing technologies (including painting)
· A good understanding of the range of computational tools available to design engineers
· Launch experience
Advantageous:
· Five or more years of experience with any of the following: plastics design, Class A surfaces, aero features, lighting integration, module integration, tooling, resins, supply base, fit and finish, gap and flush, module concept, thermal expansion, structural design, paint (matching).
· A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team
· Well-developed team working and interpersonal skills
· A great work ethic
Education:
· Bachelor of Science (minimum) in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline.
At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
