Closures Engineer, Composite Decklid
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We are looking for an automotive Closures Engineer – Composite Decklid. If you’re the kind of person who sees a problem, develops a solution, and engineers an improvement no one’s asked for yet, then we want to talk with you!
Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates should have demonstrated the ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and be excellent at multi-tasking.
The Role:
- Take ownership of the Lucid Air clamshell composite decklid system
- Manage and be the technical lead for suppliers, contract staff, and other closures engineers
- Advanced closures engineering for future Lucid products
- Work with internal and external stakeholders for attributes, performance, cost, weight, packaging, and studio
- Program management of multiple suppliers
- Drive parts, assemblies, and system to perfection from conception to start of production
- Create your own CAD or work with CAD designers and contractors to meet your system goals
Qualifications:
- Profound knowledge of decklid, tailgate, liftgate, or other composite closures systems
- Expertise in plastics and composites including SMC and injection molding
- Experience in launching automotive closures and demonstrable track record of technical excellence
- Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals
- A minimum of (5) years relevant experience
- A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team
- Ability to interrogate CAD, run section cuts, and use CAD for digital mockup and package studies
- Experience in interacting with studio and working with class A surface
- Well-developed team working and interpersonal skills
Education:
- Bachelor of Science (minimum) in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline or Equivalent work experience.