Senior Design Engineer - Interiors

Goken America; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Goken America, based in Dublin, Ohio, seeks an experienced engineer to lead design and development activities in automotive interiors, focusing on small-scale projects. Candidates must have substantial automotive experience and be proficient in Catia.

This role includes responsibilities such as managing engineering activities, mentoring associates, and ensuring project efficiency. A competitive compensation structure and a culture of innovation are part of our offerings.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience for Bachelor's or 6+ years for Master's in Automotive Interiors.
• Experience in designing interior components preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities for large-scale product development programs.
• Create concepts that meet cost, delivery, accuracy, and quality targets.
• Mentor and train associates, looking for efficiency improvements.

Skills

DFMEA

GD&T

Catia V5/V6

3-D modeling

2-D drawings

project management

cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Master’s in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non‑mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.

At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.

Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.

Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well‑being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Summary

This role will support design and development activities and lead the transition from support activity to small‑scale projects by managing part and process development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the engineering activities for large‑scale product development programs by investigating feasibility, performing design using CATIA, conducting layout review, creating drawings, and negotiating with surrounding component functional units.
• Create concepts and specifications that meet cost, delivery, accuracy, and quality targets to represent the best solution for the customer.
• Lead the transition from task‑based activity to small‑scale projects within the discipline or function by monitoring and tracking the progress of projects and handling any issues that arise. Report and escalated to management as needed.
• Support management with project scope, scheduling, quoting and reporting for these small‑scale projects.
• Mentor and train other associates in the team.
• Search for new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up‑to‑date technology, and reduce design and parts costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8+ years relevant experience OR Master’s degree in Engineering and 6+ years experience designing Automotive Interiors.
• Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
• Knowledge and working experience with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), DFM (Design for Manufacturing).
• Experience using both Catia V5/V6 to create 3‑D models and 2‑D drawings is required.
• Experience in the automotive domain designing interior components, particularly Center console systems is preferred.
• Leading the development of assigned parts, including coordination with offshore teams and customer counterparts to manage schedules, deliverables, and technical follow‑up.
• The ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional group setting, including essential technical guidance to support Senior Management.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and tooling.
• Exposure to CAE preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.