Senior Design Engineer, Body

Singer Group; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Singer Group in Torrance, CA is seeking a Senior Design Engineer, Body to drive design, release, and validation of automotive components for high-performance vehicles. You will create mechanical designs in CATIA V5 for late-model air-cooled Porsches, and collaborate across global teams to meet stringent program targets.

The role requires 10+ years in automotive design, expertise in body systems, and a strong ability to lead projects from feasibility to production release, with a focus on cost,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering with automotive emphasis.
• 10+ years of mechanical design and drafting experience in automotive.
• Experience in design and release of components and systems.
• Master’s degree with automotive emphasis is a bonus.
• Knowledge of DFMEA and design for manufacturability strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize mechanical designs using CATIA V5 for Porsche-related products.
• Develop body systems and components including BIW, exterior, closures, glass.
• Plan part evaluations and validation plans for vehicle integration.
• Interface with suppliers to deliver project milestones.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive Lean/Six Sigma improvements.

Skills

Mechanical design

CATIA V5

SolidWorks

Project leadership

DFMEA

Data analysis

Design for manufacturability

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Automotive emphasis

Master’s degree (bonus)

Tools

Catia V5

SolidWorks

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior DesignEngineer, Body 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:

• The design engineering role is responsible for understanding requirements for new components or systems, designing to those requirements, and bringing those parts to production.
• Design, release, and implement new parts and assemblies with supporting documentation to improve existing products in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.”
• 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 body systems and components under direct responsibility which can include BIW, exterior, closures, exterior trim and glass 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.
• Mentor and assist junior engineers

Who We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering with automotive, mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering emphasis required
• 10 or more years of mechanical design & drafting experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, 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 and carbon fiber experience
• 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 into 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.