Sr Engineer- Bumper Systems

Satyam Venture Engineering Services; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Satyam Venture Engineering Services is seeking an experienced Exterior Systems Engineer in Charlotte, NC to lead the design of bumpers, fascias, and exterior trim while aligning with production processes.

You will work with suppliers and internal teams to meet weight, cost, timing, and quality targets, and guide testing, validation, and DVP&R activities using CAD/FEA tools. Hybrid in-office schedule is expected, with travel for launches and plant visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or relevant engineering field.
• Experience solving complex technical challenges in product design and development.
• Hands-on automotive product launch experience, including prototype builds and production ramp-up.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with suppliers, design studios, and vehicle engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills to present technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• In-person attendance with a hybrid schedule; in-office 3 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for engineering design and developing exterior vehicle systems (bumpers, fascia, grilles, trim).
• Develop bumper/fascia standards and ensure production integration and milestones.
• Lead cross-functional teams with suppliers to set design direction and execution.
• Ensure targets for weight, cost, timing, and quality are met.
• Create and maintain design/analysis outputs (CAD, 3D packaging, CFD/FEA).
• Ensure safety/regulatory compliance and manufacturing process alignment.
• Oversee testing, validation, and issue resolution across prototypes and vehicles.

Skills

Exterior design

3D CAD

FEA/ CFD

Cross-functional leadership

Prototype testing

DVP&R

DFMEA

Manufacturing support

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CATIA

CFD/FEA tools

Job description

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the all-electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Responsible for engineering design, and developing vehicle exterior systems including bumpers, fascia, grilles, brackets, exterior trim, bumper beams, hitches and structural reinforcements.
• Develop Bumper/Fascia Standards and Requirements to ensure a robust product. Ensure seamless integration into production processes while meeting all required program milestones and deliverables.
• Participate in and/or lead development of Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages, technical reviews, and supplier selection.
• Lead Product Development Team(s) to collaborate cross functionally across internal functions, and suppliers to set design direction, and lead development, packaging, and execution of unique components to develop creative and feasible designs that meet both aesthetic and functional requirements.
• Ensure all program targets, including Piece Cost, Investment, ED&D Budget, Timing, Weight, and Quality, are met.
• Contribute to the development of product specification books, test plans, DVP&R, DFMEA, Control Plans, and Quality Assurance requirements.
• Direct design and analysis groups to create 3D math models/Computer Aided Design (CAD), complete 3D packaging, and validate with analytical models (FEA, CFD, Crash, etc.) to fulfill functional and design requirements, and ensure compatibility, using Design Rules, Regulatory items, and attributes, such as NVH, water management, craftsmanship, etc.
• Ensure all exterior components meet global safety regulations and work within defined manufacturing processes such as injection molding, painting and assembly.
• Be a key member and decision maker within the technical leadership team and liaison with all functional teams.
• Develop and maintain all component and subsystem requirements and specifications, including device transmittals and interface control documents (ICD).
• Track open issues and collaborate with other functional groups as needed to drive issues to resolution efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure on-time validation and adequate testing coverage for all requirements (component, system, and vehicle) is achieved and traceability is maintained for assigned systems and components.
• Conduct product evaluation and design reviews during prototype and pre-production development phases.
• Develop prototypes for virtual and physical verification testing, including field testing.
• Proactively stay attuned to new advancements, market trends, consumer experience and propose system improvements accordingly.
• Follow automotive industry design best practices, such as: Robust Engineering, Design for Manufacturability, and Design for Serviceability.
• Exterior systems technical skills/expertise with a 1st principles approach to problem solving.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or relevant engineering field.
• Demonstrated experience in solving complex technical challenges in product design and development.
• An ability to build strong working relationships with people across all organizational levels.
• Hands-on experience in automotive product launch, including prototype builds and production ramp-up.
• Familiarity with design and engineering considerations for high-volume automotive production.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams, including suppliers, design studios, and vehicle engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively present technical concepts, findings, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• In-Person Attendance (select one): there is a Hybrid week schedule and in office attendance is expected at least 3 times per week. More may be required at times to support in-person meetings and events.
• Travel: Applicants should expect that the role may require the ability to convene with colleagues in person and be able to travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time, including travel to the assembly plant for launch, Virtual Build events, supplier visits, tool shop visits, etc.
• Any Additional Travel Requirements (optional): Must be able to support international travel, as needed. Passport Required