Lead, Studio Design Engineer

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced engineer to lead automotive packaging design and integration efforts. You will create and refine engineering criteria, develop innovative solutions using physical and mathematical models, and ensure alignment with regional and brand requirements.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional meetings, validating design through NX models, and applying DFSS methodologies to optimize cost, mass, and timing while maintaining design aesthetics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or other relevant degree.
• 5+ years’ experience in a related area.
• Strong understanding of engineering theory and automotive design principles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to integrate complex systems with a strong passion for design.
• Advanced analytical skills for solving unusual or difficult problems.
• Effective interpersonal skills for cross‑functional teamwork.
• Familiarity with automotive manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Create, refine and finalize engineering criteria and work collaboratively with creative design.
• Lead the creation of unique and highly-integrated technical engineering solutions to resolve packaging issues while protecting the design aesthetic utilizing physical and math models.
• Utilize DFSS methodologies to ensure robust design development trade off management to study alternatives while considering impacts such as cost, mass, timing, design for assembly, dimensional variation and other program imperatives.
• Integrate regional/global requirements and develop alternatives to satisfy regional/brand needs.
• Actively communicate with team members to understand and resolve challenges and complexities within the Expert Team meeting for your area of responsibility.
• Ensure that packaging and Studio model are balanced with customer facing targets (Spaciousness, Visibility, Occupant accommodation, Storage/SALT, Cargo, Access).
• Lead cross-functional surface & integration meetings including CITs and Surface Workgroups.
• Lead issue resolution and escalation for your area of responsibility – drive prompt resolution.
• Support technical development of design surface in both digital and full size/scale clay models as well as clinic properties and VR/MR mockups.
• Benchmark the competition and ensure that the integrated package is competitive (section size, clearances, component locations, component size, functional performance, etc.).
• Develop meeting agendas and publish minutes.
• Create NX models for surface guidance.
• Develop and maintain NX skills.
• Incorporate the Voice of the Customer in package design.
• Develop space claims and package solutions to meet customer needs while maximizing the utilization of space.
• Support Math Virtual Assessments & Synch Point reviews.

Skills

Unigraphics CAD

Engineering principles

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Automotive manufacturing

Problem solving

Design integration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

NX

CAD tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Create, refine and finalize engineering criteria and work collaboratively with creative design
• Lead the creation of unique and highly-integrated technical engineering solutions to resolve packaging issues while protecting the design aesthetic utilizing physical and math models.
• Utilize DFSS methodologies to ensure robust design development trade off management to study alternatives while considering impacts such as cost, mass, timing, design for assembly, dimensional variation and other program imperatives.
• Integrate regional/global requirements and develop alternatives to satisfy regional/brand needs.
• Actively communicate with team members to understand and resolve challenges and complexities within the Expert Team meeting for your area of responsibility
• Ensure that packaging and Studio model are balanced with customer facing targets (Spaciousness, Visibility, Occupant accommodation, Storage/SALT, Cargo, Access).
• Lead cross-functional surface & integration meetings including CITs and Surface Workgroups.
• Lead issue resolution and escalation for your area of responsibility – drive prompt resolution.
• Support technical development of design surface in both digital and full size/scale clay models as well as clinic properties and VR/MR mockups.
• Benchmark the competition and ensure that the integrated package is competitive (section size, clearances, component locations, component size, functional performance, etc.).
• Develop meeting agendas and publish minutes.
• Create NX models for surface guidance.
• Develop and maintain NX skills.
• Incorporate the Voice of the Customer in package design.
• Develop space claims and package solutions to meet customer needs while maximizing the utilization of space.
• Support Math Virtual Assessments & Synch Point reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or other relevant degree
• 5+ years’ experience in a related area
• Strong understanding of engineering theory and automotive design principles
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to integrate complex systems with a strong passion for design
• Advanced analytical skills for solving unusual or difficult problems
• Effective interpersonal skills for cross‑functional teamwork
• Familiarity with automotive manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in CAD, specifically Unigraphics
• Working knowledge of engineering specifications.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in engineering design principles and methodologies, particularly in automotive packaging solutions, while effectively integrating customer needs and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in utilizing CAD tools and advanced analytical skills to resolve complex design challenges.