Staff CAD Design and Integration Engineer

Also, Inc.; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

One Medical membership

Progyny fertility benefits

Flexible time off

401(k) match

Job summary

ALSO is seeking a Staff CAD Design and Integration Engineer to design manufacturable parts and own CAD integration across our vehicle platforms.

You will lead CAD data architecture and PLM workflows, engineer end-to-end parts from concept through production, and drive DFM decisions with manufacturing and quality teams. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in mechanical design, expert CATIA V5/V6, and hands-on PLM experience; this role is based in Silicon Valley with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years in mechanical design engineering with parts shipped to production.
• Expert-level CATIA V5 or V6 proficiency.
• Broad DFM experience across multiple manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing CAD data/PLM at product scale (large assemblies, multiple contributors, complex BOMs).
• Strong GD&T and tolerance stack-up skills.
• Technical bridge between design intent and manufacturability.
• PLM systems experience (Teamcenter, Windchill, 3DEXPERIENCE) and scripting for CAD workflows are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own CAD data architecture and integration across a large product program - model hierarchy, configuration management, PDM/PLM workflows, release processes.
• Manage large and complex vehicle assemblies in CAD and BOMs, enabling concurrent development.
• Design parts and subassemblies end-to-end from concept through DFM review to production release.
• Apply DFM knowledge across machining, sheet metal, molding, casting to guide upfront design decisions.
• Own tolerance stack-ups, GD&T, and fit/function analysis for complex assemblies.
• Drive design reviews and sign-off with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality.
• Prototype, test, and iterate designs to validate fit, function, and durability before production release.
• Set and enforce CAD standards, naming conventions, and best practices across teams.
• Debug and resolve CAD integration issues at scale; mentor engineers.

Skills

CATIA V5/V6

DFM

GD&T

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Windchill

3DEXPERIENCE

Scripting for CAD workflows

Job description

About ALSO.

We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO-replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.

ALSO is looking for a Staff CAD Design and Integration Engineer to design manufacturable parts and own CAD integration across our vehicle/product platforms.

What You’ll Do

• Own CAD data architecture and integration across a large product program - model hierarchy, configuration management, PDM/PLM workflows, release processes
• Enterprise grade CAD and PLM skill necessary to manage large and complex vehicle assemblies in CAD, BOM and structure the data to support concurrent CAD development contributions from many design engineers
• Design parts and subassemblies end-to-end, from concept through DFM review to production release
• Apply broad DFM knowledge across manufacturing processes (machining, sheet metal, injection molding, casting, etc.) to guide design decisions up front, not just review them after the fact
• Own tolerance stack-ups, GD&T, and fit/function analysis for complex assemblies
• Drive design reviews and design-for-manufacturability sign-off with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality
• Prototype, test, and iterate on designs to validate fit, function, and durability before production release
• Set and enforce CAD standards, naming conventions, and best practices across design teams
• Debug and resolve CAD integration issues (assembly conflicts, referencing errors, cross-tool data loss) at scale
• Mentor engineers on both manufacturing-aware design practices and CAD tooling

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 8+ years in mechanical design engineering, with direct ownership of parts that shipped to production
• Deep, hands-on CATIA V5 or V6 proficiency - expert-level, not admin-level
• Broad, practical DFM experience across multiple manufacturing processes
• Experience managing CAD data/PLM at product scale (large assemblies, multiple contributors, complex BOMs)
• Strong GD&T and tolerance stack-up skills
• Track record of being the technical bridge between design intent and manufacturability
• Experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill, 3DEXPERIENCE, or similar) - nice to have
• Scripting/automation experience for CAD workflows - nice to have

The salary for this position ranges from $200,000 - $221,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and location.

Perks & Benefits

• Robust health coverage - excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options
• One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates
• Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny
• Flexible time off
• 401(k) match

Why ALSO.

We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there-wherever it is you’re headed.

We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.

Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.