Senior Design Engineer, Body

Singer Vehicle Design; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Singer Vehicle Design in Torrance, CA seeks a Senior Design Engineer, Body, to design and release carbon-fiber body panels and components for iconic Porsche restorations. You will work on packaging, load conditions, and integration within Singer’s carbon-heavy architecture, leading supplier collaboration and validation.

The role requires 10+ years in automotive design with CATIA V5, GD&T expertise, and a passion for precision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering with automotive, mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering emphasis.
• Minimum of 10 years of mechanical design & drafting experience using CATIA CAD software.
• Experience in automotive industry.
• Engineering development process and design and release of components and systems experience.
• Hands-on GD&T fundamentals and tolerance stack-ups for complex assemblies.
• Some basic knowledge of carbon-fiber composite components.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and create mechanical designs using CATIA V5 for new products used in late-model air-cooled Porsches.
• Understand and design around packaging environment, mounting strategy, and load conditions of automotive components and systems.
• Design, release, and validate carbon-fiber composite body panels, aerodynamic elements, and structural components for stiffness, weight, manufacturability, and fit.
• Collaborate with composite suppliers on layup strategy, tooling, curing processes, and quality requirements.
• Plan and execute part evaluations on vehicle and component or system validation plans.
• Interface with and manage suppliers to execute project deliverables.
• Collaborate with Design and Production Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Production teams.
• Plan, execute, and initiate process improvement (Lean/Six Sigma).
• Develop testing processes and perform testing and validation of new designs.
• Create prototypes for first-article fit and function testing.
• Review 3D models and 2D drawings and specifications from junior engineers.
• Complete documentation to track project development and design process.

Skills

Mechanical design

Drafting

Tolerance analysis

GD&T

Supplier collaboration

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

Join Our Relentless Pursuit of Excellence
AtSinger Vehicle Design, we believeEverything 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.
Our work blends iconic design with modern engineering, lightweight materials, and obsessive attention to detail. Every component matters—and every engineer plays a critical role in delivering excellence.
We’relooking fora Senior Design Engineer, Bodyto bring theirpassion, precision, and problem-solving skillsto our team inTorrance, 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 design, release, and implement new parts and assemblies with supporting documentation to improve existing products in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.”
• You\'ll be responsible for understanding requirements for new components or systems, designing to those requirements, and bringing those parts to production. This includes extensive work with carbon‑fiber body panels and composite structures, which are core to Singer’s reimagined Porsche 911 programs.
  

What You\'ll Do

• Conceptualize and create mechanical designs using CATIA V5 for new products used in late‑model air‑cooled Porsches
• Understand and design around packaging environment, mounting strategy, and load conditions of automotive components and systems, even with limited information
• Design, release, and validate carbon‑fiber composite body panels, aerodynamic elements, and structural components, ensuring optimal stiffness, weight reduction, manufacturability, and fit within Singer’s carbon‑intensive vehicle architecture
• Collaborate with composite suppliers on layup strategy, tooling, curing processes, and quality requirements for carbon‑fiber components
• Plan and execute part evaluations on vehicle, and component or system validation plans—including testing specific to composite behavior, bonding, and fastener interfaces
• 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 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
• Minimum of 10 years of mechanical design & drafting experience using CATIA CAD software
• Experience in automotive industry
• Experience in engineering development process and design and release of components and systems
• Hands‑on experience applying GD&T fundamentals and performing tolerance stack‑ups for complex assemblies
• Some basic knowledge of carbon‑fiber composite components. We are not looking for a carbon-fiber industry expert, this is an excellent opportunity to gain significant exposure and experience
  

Bonus Points If You Have

• Master’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering with automotive, mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering emphasis
• Experience and capabilities with surface modeling
• Experience with data management systems
• Knowledge of air‑cooled and turbo Porsche vehicles a plus
• Expertise in carbon‑fiber composite components, including familiarity with layup methods, tooling, curing processes, and structural behavior of composite materials
  

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 $117,386 - 156,515 per year plus bonus. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Our mantraEverything is Importantguides us every day, so naturally we also believeEveryone 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.
Health & Wellness

• 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
  

Financial Benefits

• Annual bonus plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual merit increases following performance reviews (when eligible)
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
  

Perks & Extras

• 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
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

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!