Powertrain Design Engineer – Luxury Performance Cars

Singer Group; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Singer Group in Torrance, CA seeks a Design Engineer, Powertrain to design and release powertrain components. You will work with Catia V5/SolidWorks, develop powertrain expertise, and interface with suppliers to meet deadlines and budgets.

The role requires a mechanical or industrial engineering background with 3–5 years in automotive design, with strong problem-solving and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering with automotive emphasis.
• 3–5 years of mechanical design and drafting experience using CAD (SolidWorks, Catia) required.
• Experience in the automotive industry and design release processes required.
• Bonus points for Master’s degree and surfacing or data management experience.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and create mechanical designs using Catia V5 for new products.
• Develop expertise in powertrain systems and components under direct responsibility.
• Understand packaging, mounting, and load conditions; plan part evaluations.
• Interface with suppliers to execute project deliverables.
• Collaborate with global Design, Production, Supply Chain and Quality teams.
• Plan and initiate Lean or Six Sigma process improvements.
• Evaluate drawings and 3D models of assemblies and processes.
• Develop testing processes and validate new designs.
• Create working prototypes for first article testing.
• Review 3D models and 2D drawings; guide junior engineers.
• Complete part releasing responsibilities per company processes.
• Document project development and design progress.
• Ensure projects are on time and within budget; identify cost improvements.
• Create product introduction materials and work instructions.

Skills

CAD design

Catia V5

SolidWorks

Automotive industry

Engineering release

Data analysis

DFMEA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Catia

Job description

Singer Group in Torrance, CA seeks a Design Engineer, Powertrain to design and release powertrain components. You will work with Catia V5/SolidWorks, develop powertrain expertise, and interface with suppliers to meet deadlines and budgets.

The role requires a mechanical or industrial engineering background with 3–5 years in automotive design, with strong problem-solving and collaboration across teams.