Design Engineer – Automotive Interiors

TekWissen ®; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Full time

Job summary

A global workforce management provider is seeking a Design Engineer for a temporary onsite assignment based in Newark, CA. The position involves researching, designing, and developing mechanical products, and requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering along with 4+ years of experience in automotive interior components. Candidates must have strong creativity, communication skills, and experience with CAD software.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive Interior Components and Systems development lead.
• Bachelor or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• 4+ years experience required.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and develop mechanical devices.
• Analyze customer design proposals to determine feasibility.
• Assist in structural design using tools or software.

Skills

Creativity

Verbal and written communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Team player

Detail-oriented

Ability to make sketches and engineering drawings

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Experience with CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

CATIA V5/V6

Job description

Location: Newark, CA

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide.

Job Description

Summary:

• The main function of a Design Engineer is to research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes.
• A typical design engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
• Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools, equipment or software.

Skills

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
• Team player and detail oriented.
• Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.
• Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required. 0-2 years experience required.
• Be a significant contributor to a world-class Interior Components and Systems engineering team
• Create industry-leading Interior Components or Systems, with groundbreaking luxury, craftsmanship, performance, safety, ergonomics, and functionality
• Contribute to the packaging, engineering, release, and launch of Interior Components and Systems in the client's portfolio
• Work interactively within a cross-functional marketing, design, and vehicle engineering team, placing priority on the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual system
• Collaborate with Interior trim suppliers to ensure technical excellence and on time delivery of the Interior Components and Systems
• Employ and develop effective tools and an innovative approach to supporting the development

Qualifications

• 4+ years of demonstrated experience as a detail-oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead (for one or more: Hard trim, Soft trim, IP, Door trims, Consoles, Headliners, etc.)
• Knowledge and understanding of automotive Interior Components and Systems industry benchmark, trends and supplier competencies
• Experience creating/improving/establishing technical product specifications and timelines to achieve an accelerated development cycle towards SOP
• Experienced in using CAD to create 2D/3D concept drawings, Interior Components and Systems, packaging layouts and DFM studies (CATIA V5/V6 preferred)
• Vehicle and product launch experience

Advantageous

• Flexibility and ability to adapt to achieve success in a fast-paced startup environment
• One full program cycle experience from concept to production launch in automotive Interior Components and Systems
• Profound knowledge of vehicle Interior Components and Systems and demonstrable track record of technical excellence and program execution
• A solid knowledge of plastic parts design, structural performance, manufacturing technologies, craftsmanship, ergonomics, safety and homologation requirements
• Strong competency in materials selection, plastic injection molding/DFM, and GD&T
• A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team
• A practical hands‑on approach to complement the theoretical
• Exceptional technical abilities paired with excellent communication skills

Education

• Bachelor or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a relevant discipline

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Other

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.