Design Engineer, Powertrain

Singer Vehicle Design; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 104,344 - 130,429; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Monthly cell phone reimbursement

Free snacks

Working Advantage program

Job summary

Singer Vehicle Design in Torrance, CA is seeking a Design Engineer, Powertrain to bring passion, precision, and problem-solving to restoring and reimagining Porsche 911s. This full-time, onsite role emphasizes delivering parts to production, managing suppliers, and collaborating with global teams.

You will design mechanical components using Catia V5, develop powertrain systems, evaluate drawings, run tests, and drive cost and schedule improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering with automotive emphasis.
• 3–5 years of mechanical design and drafting using CAD such as Catia.
• Experience in the automotive industry and design and release of components.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and create mechanical designs using Catia V5 for new products.
• Develop powertrain expertise including engine, transmission, induction, exhaust, and cooling.
• Interface with suppliers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects.
• Plan, execute, and initiate process improvements and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Review and approve 2D drawings and 3D models, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

Skills

Catia

Powertrain design

DFMEA

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Master’s degree (bonus)

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

3D scanners

3D printers

Job description

Join Our Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

At Singer Vehicle Design, we believe Everything is Important. That’s why every nut, bolt, stitch, and finish matters when we restore and reimagine Porsche 911s into some of the most beautiful and respected cars in the world.

We’re looking for a Design Engineer, Powertrain to bring their passion, precision, and problem-solving skills to our team in Torrance, CA. If you share our passion for beautiful cars, thrive on details, and want to be part of something extraordinary, this is your chance.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• You will be responsible for understanding requirements for new components or systems, designing to those requirements, and bringing those parts to production.
• You will design, release, and implement new parts and assemblies with supporting documentation to improve existing products in a manner that demonstrates, "Everything is Important."
• You will develop concepts for unique customer requests and take them from feasibility, costing, design, testing, and release.

What You’ll Do:

• Conceptualize and create mechanical designs using design software Catia V5 for new products used in late model air cooled Porsches.
• Develop expertise in powertrain systems and components under direct responsibility which can include engine, transmission, air induction, exhaust, A/C systems and cooling systems.
• Understand and design around packaging environment, mounting strategy and load conditions of automotive components and systems, even with little information Plan and execute part evaluations on vehicle, and component or system validation plans.
• Interface with and manage suppliers to execute project deliverables.
• Collaborate with global Design and Production Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Production teams.
• Plan, execute, and initiate process improvement (such as Lean or Six Sigma).
• Evaluate existing drawings and 3D models of assemblies and processes.
• Develop testing processes, and perform testing and validation of new designs.
• Create working prototypes for first article fit and function testing.
• Review and approve 3D models and 2D drawings and specifications created by junior engineers.
• Complete part releasing responsibilities following company processes.
• Complete documentation to track project development and design process.
• Ensure projects are on time and within budget.
• Identify indicators for improvement and cost reduction opportunities.
• Create product introduction materials; work instructions, exploded view parts manuals, etc.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering with automotive, mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering emphasis required.
• 3-5 years of mechanical design & drafting experience using CAD software such as Catia, or equivalent required.
• Experience in the automotive industry required.
• Experience in engineering development process and design and release of components and systems required.
• Bonus points for Master’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering with automotive, mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering emphasis.
• Bonus points for experience with surfacing capabilities.
• Bonus points for experience with data management systems.
• Ability to reverse engineer components with limited information.
• 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 to 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.

Location & Schedule:

This is a salaried, exempt position onsite in Torrance, CA. The core hours are Monday – Friday 7:30am-4pm.

What We Offer - Benefits Driven by You:

The starting pay range for this position is between $104,344 - 130,429 per year plus bonus. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Our mantra Everything is Important guides us every day, so naturally we also believe Everyone is Important. Our benefits and perks are thoughtfully curated to invest in the well-being, growth, and long-term success of our team both inside and outside the shop.

• 80% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and family.
• Tax-free savings options via HSA and FSA, including employer HSA contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage.

Time Off & Flexibility

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 13 paid holidays annually, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Annual merit increases following performance reviews (when eligible).
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement.
• Free snacks! (monthly snack stipend at our mini-mart).
• "Working Advantage" employee discount program for travel, entertainment, amusement parks, and more.
• Tools provided for technicians.
• Team events and company gatherings throughout the year.
• Employee-led clubs based on interest: books, movies and (of course) cars!
• Access to exclusive Singer-branded merch!

Growth & Development

• Annual performance reviews to provide feedback and aid employee development.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Access to Singer's learning platform (Singer Learn) containing over 115,000 courses on a wide variety of topics - coming soon!
• Transparent leadership communication through quarterly town halls.

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.

Do you want to Reimagine your career? Apply now and join us!