Interior / Exterior Studio Engineer

Technicon Design; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Part time

Job summary

Technicon Design Sweden seeks an experienced Interior / Exterior Studio Engineer in Gothenburg. You will bridge design and engineering to ensure feasibility while preserving design integrity, collaborating with cross-functional teams and leading design-driven discussions.

The role requires 10+ years in automotive, expertise in vehicle interiors/exteriors, and the ability to travel. English fluency is essential; Mandarin is a plus. On-site work in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Qualifications

• Technical university degree or equivalent.
• 10+ years in the automotive industry.
• Experience in concept and component engineering for aesthetic-sensitive areas.
• Design studio experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the voice of design within engineering discussions.
• Translate engineering requirements into design possibilities and vice versa.
• Generate feasible solutions for technically challenging areas.
• Document agreements between design and engineering teams.
• Assess feasibility of design themes and raise issues.
• Support clay model setup and related alignments.

Skills

Vehicle engineering

Interior engineering

Exterior engineering

Leadership

Cross-functional

Communication

Travel

English

Mandarin

Education

Technical university degree or equivalent

Tools

Catia V5

Teamcenter

MS Office

Jira

Job description

Interior / Exterior Studio Engineer – Gothenburg, Sweden

Company: Technicon Design Sweden

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden

Contract Type: Assignment-based

About The Role

Technicon Design Sweden is seeking an experienced Interior / Exterior Studio Engineer to join our client’s design studio in Gothenburg. This is an exciting opportunity to bridge the gap between design and engineering, ensuring technical feasibility while maintaining design integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the voice of design within engineering discussions.
• Translate engineering requirements into design possibilities and vice versa.
• Generate feasible solutions for technically challenging areas.
• Document agreements between design and engineering teams.
• Assess and communicate feasibility of design themes, raising critical issues.
• Support clay model setup (standing heights, wheel positions, seating positions, etc.).

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Technical university degree or equivalent.
• Experience:

• 10+ years in the automotive industry.
• Strong background in vehicle engineering (interior & exterior).
• Extensive experience in concept and component engineering for aesthetic-sensitive areas.
• Previous experience in a design studio is a plus.
• Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Catia V5 (Solid & Surface) and Teamcenter (Author level).
• Strong understanding of vehicle development processes, manufacturing, tooling, and validation.
• Software: MS Office, Jira. Personal Attributes
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams.
• Highly productive and detail-oriented.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to China (visa eligibility required).
• Fluency in English; Mandarin is a plus.

Additional Information

• Work will be performed on-site in Gothenburg, Sweden.
• Travel required: Yes.