Staff Composite Design & Release Engineer, Body Systems

Czinger Vehicles; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary equity

Bonus opportunities

Health and life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Team environment

Job summary

Czinger Vehicles is seeking an experienced Body Systems engineer to advance interior and exterior composite body panels and 3D printed components for high-performance hypercars. You will lead cross-functional engineering efforts, drive material selection, and ensure production-ready packaging and drawings in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering, 7+ years in automotive or motorsport, and hands-on CAD and drawing skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of automotive or motorsport experience.
• Experience with composite/lightweight materials.
• Experience with interior, exterior, or closures systems.
• Ability to model 3D CAD geometry and create 2D part drawings.
• Willingness to work onsite in Torrance, CA.

Responsibilities

• Refine and generate technical solutions for vehicle systems such as interior and exterior composite body panels and 3D printed components.
• Develop engineering concepts and designs, drive 3D packaging, generate manufacturing drawings and installation procedures using CAD tools.
• Lead collaborative development of systems with Design, Crash Testing, Manufacturing, Vehicle Attributes, CAE, and other interfacing vehicle sub-system teams.
• Drive material selection, laminate development, and manufacturing process integration of composite parts.
• Responsible for part and assembly releases throughout the program lifecycle.
• Provide hands-on technical support for components and technology during the development cycle as well as prototype and production builds.
• Manage parts and suppliers from initial concept through development, prototype stages and into production.
• Lead Electrical and Software teams with the functional integration of hardware.
• Create design supporting documents like subsystem and component specifications, BOMs, FMEAs, DVPRs, etc.
• Communicate information with internal and external customer organizations.
• Adhere and deliver to program timing, quality, mass, and budget plans.
• Work cross-functionally to implement cost reduction methods and product improvements.
• Support supply chain team with sourcing of suppliers by suggesting potential suppliers, creating SOWs, attending technical reviews, and creating purchase requests.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD (Siemens NX)

Vehicle integration

Composite materials

Project leadership

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Czinger Vehicles is redefining the future of automotive design and manufacturing. Founded in 2019, we're pioneering a new era of performance vehicles through revolutionary, proprietary technology that blends human-AI design with sustainable manufacturing. Our flagship 21C hypercar, celebrated as the world's fastest production vehicle and for its record-setting runs at Goodwood Hill Climb, Circuit of the Americas, and Laguna Seca, showcases the innovation behind over 550 patents in AI-driven generative design, materials, and additive manufacturing. With our three core pillars of dominating performance, iconic design, and revolutionary technology, Czinger is at the intersection of deep technology, consumer products and high-performance branding. We invite you to join our world-class talent in shaping the future of the automotive industry. Here, you'll be part of a groundbreaking journey that pushes the limits of performance, design, technology, and sustainability.

Purpose

Czinger Vehicles is developing groundbreaking hypercars rooted in the integration of 3D printing technologies. The Body Systems team is responsible for realizing the design of the composite chassis and body panels, as well as the mechanisms and systems associated with interior and exterior vehicle systems. We are seeking a talented and experienced individual to join the Body Systems team as we embark on the development of the next generation of Czinger vehicles.

The Role

• Refine and generate technical solutions for vehicle systems, such as Interior and Exterior composite body panels, 3D printed components, body hardware, etc.
• Develop engineering concepts and designs, drive 3D packaging, generate manufacturing drawings and installation procedures using CAD tools.
• Lead collaborative development of systems with Design, Crash Testing, Manufacturing, Vehicle Attributes, CAE, and other interfacing vehicle sub-system teams.
• Drive material selection, laminate development, and manufacturing process integration of composite parts.
• Responsible for part and assembly releases throughout the program lifecycle.
• Provide hands-on technical support for components and technology during the development cycle as well as supporting prototype and production build activities.
• Manage parts and suppliers from initial concept through development, prototype stages and into production while developing lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
• Lead Electrical and Software teams with the functional integration of hardware.
• Create design supporting documents like subsystem and component specifications, BOMs, FMEAs, DVP&Rs, etc.
• Communicate information with internal and external customer organizations.
• Adhere and deliver to program timing, quality, mass, and budget plans.
• Work cross-functionally to implement cost reduction methods and product improvements.
• Support supply chain team with sourcing of suppliers by suggesting potential suppliers, creating SOW's, attending technical reviews, and creating purchase requests.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and 7+ years of experience in the automotive or motorsport industry.
• Experience with composite/lightweight materials and tooling development required.
• Prior product development experience with interior, exterior, or closures systems.
• Knowledge of design requirements to deliver high quality products of the above-mentioned vehicle systems.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and root causing issues occurring during component and system validation.
• Proven ability to deliver quality systems on time and within budget.
• Able to generate business cases for design proposals and provide recommendations.
• Is self-sufficient when modeling 3D CAD geometry and creating 2D part drawings.
• Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast paced, start-up environment.
• Solid interpersonal skills – ability to work cross functionally with engineering and interfacing groups to understand system and component requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with motorsport chassis or aerodynamic component design.
• Experience with 3D printing manufacturing for prototype and production.
• Experience modeling and managing digital data with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.

Work Environment

• This position is on-site at our offices in Torrance, CA.
• Some work will be done in our production factory which is also on-site.
• Travel may be required at times to visit suppliers and test facilities.

Compensation

At Czinger, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels Senior - Staff as evaluated through our interview process.

• Senior Engineer / E05: $128,520 - $176,720
• Staff Engineer / E06: $148,430 - $204,090

Pay Range: $128,520 USD - $204,090 USD

What We Offer

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CZV, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. CZV, Inc. provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.

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