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Singer Vehicle Design Senior Design Engineer - Interiors (Torrance, CA) in Torrance, California
Senior Design Engineer - Interiors (Torrance, CA)
About Singer
We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations.
Senior Design Engineer - Interiors
Position Summary
Under general leadership, the Senior Design Engineer will design, release, and implement new parts and assemblies with supporting documentation to improve existing products in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.”
The design engineering role is responsible for understanding requirements for new components or systems, designing to those requirements, and bringing those parts to production.
This is an onsite role in Torrance, CA.
We are seeking an engineer with carbon fiber experience.
Essential Duties
Conceptualizes and creates mechanical designs using design software SolidWorks and/or Catia V5 for new products used in late model air cooled Porsches
Ability to understand and design around packaging environment, mounting strategy and load conditions of automotive components and systems, even with little information
Ability to plan and execute part evaluations on vehicle, and component or system validation plans
Interfaces with and manages suppliers to execute project deliverables
Collaborates with global Design and Production Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Production teams
Plans, executes, and initiates process improvement (such as Lean or Six Sigma)
Evaluates existing drawings and 3D models of assemblies and processes
Develops testing processes, and perform testing and validation of new designs
Creates working prototypes for first article fit and function testing
Reviews and approves 3D models and 2D drawings and specifications created by junior engineers
Complete documentation to track project development and design process
Ensures projects are on time and within budget
Identifies indicators for improvement and cost reduction opportunities
Creates product introduction materials; work instructions, exploded view parts manuals, etc.
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering with automotive, mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering emphasis
Minimum of 10 years of mechanical design & drafting experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, Catia, or equivalent
Experience in automotive industry
Experience in engineering development process and design and release of components and systems
Preferred Education/Experience and/or Certifications
Master’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering with automotive, mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering emphasis
Experience and capabilities with surface modeling
Experience with data management systems
Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Strong knowledge and experience in automotive design process, including creating requirements, design, manufacturability and releasing
Ability to solve complex problems with design constraints and deliver optimized solutions for function, cost, timing and manufacturing
Ability to create 2D drawings and 3D models of advanced mechanical components and assemblies
Understanding of customer expectations for luxury, high performance vehicles
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, especially the ability to synthesize large amounts of data involving multiple variables into action plan
Demonstrated ability to lead a project through completion and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complicated issues to a wider audience
Team oriented, strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and to multiple deadlines
Knowledge of Pareto Analysis, Root Cause, Corrective Action, or related strongly preferred
Understanding of design for manufacturability as it applies to DFMEA concepts
Proficient working with PowerPoint, Excel, or similar data analysis software
Experience monitoring, tracking, and continually improving the total cost equation
Willingness and ability to learn and use new test equipment such as 3D scanners, 3D printers, data acquisition systems
Knowledge of air cooled and turbo Porsche vehicles a plus
Physical Demands/Work Environment
Ability to travel for work via commercial airplane as required
Must be able to work in a seated, standing, and/or walking position for extended periods
Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms at computer keyboard for long periods of time
Must have ability to speak clearly and distinctly and hear and be heard and understood in person and by telephone
As required, must maintain a valid California Driver’s License with a good driving record and appropriate insurance limits and/or be insurable under the Singer’s company vehicle insurance policy
Compensation
The starting salary range for this position is between $111,600 - $139,500 per year, plus an annual bonus plan. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Benefits
Singer employees enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.
Department: Engineering
This is a non-management position
This is a full-time position
