Mechanical Designer

Job Description : Job Description : Role

• Be a significant contributor to a world-class Interior Components and Systems engineering team
• Create industry-leading Interior Components or Systems, with groundbreaking luxury, craftsmanship, performance, safety, ergonomics, and functionality
• Contribute to the packaging, engineering, release, and launch of Interior Components and Systems in the Lucid portfolio
• Work interactively within a cross-functional marketing, design, and vehicle engineering team, placing priority on the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual system
• Collaborate with Interior trim suppliers to ensure technical excellence and on time delivery of Lucid Interior Components and Systems
• Employ and develop effective tools and an innovative approach to supporting the development Qualifications
• 4+ years of demonstrated experience as a detail-oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead (for one or more : Hard trim, Soft trim, IP, Door trims, Consoles, Headliners, etc.)
• Knowledge and understanding of automotive Interior Components and Systems industry benchmark, trends and supplier competencies
• Experience creating / improving / establishing technical product specifications and timelines to achieve an accelerated development cycle towards SOP
• Experienced in using CAD to create 2D / 3D concept drawings, Interior Components and Systems, packaging layouts and DFM studies (CATIA V5 / V6 preferred)
• Vehicle and product launch experience Advantageous
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to achieve success in a fast-paced startup environment
• One full program cycle experience from concept to production launch in automotive Interior Components and Systems
• Profound knowledge of vehicle Interior Components and Systems and demonstrable track record of technical excellence and program execution
• A solid knowledge of plastic parts design, structural performance, manufacturing technologies, craftsmanship, ergonomics, safety and homologation requirements
• Strong competency in materials selection, plastic injection molding / DFM, and GD&T
• A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team
• A practical hands-on approach to complement the theoretical
• Exceptional technical abilities paired with excellent communication skills Education
• Bachelor or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a relevant discipline