Hard Trim – Engineer

Responsibilities

· Design of automotive component parts in CATIA V5/V6.

· Develop and execute interior system requirements for one or more of the interior trim commodities.

· Participate in the iterative process with the FMC design/styling studio to deliver the optimal balance of form vs. function vs. cost

· Implement processes and material selections to achieve world class execution of automotive interior craftsmanship and fit & finish.

· Optimize designs with the appropriate analytical and physical assessments.

· Complete and release interior components, sub-system and detail designs, utilizing a mix of in-house design and supplier engineering where required (in-house designs are planned for most major commodities).

· Utilize DFSS methodologies as appropriate during the design, validation and launch of the program

· Interpret CAE simulation results and integrate recommendations into product design.

· Collaborate with key exterior system and plastic component suppliers and support overall vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the FMC Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Procurement groups to ensure exterior system manufacturing and assembly feasibility and serviceability.

· Responsible for technical documentation to include DFMEAs, DVP&R’s.

Qualifications

Requirements

· Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME preferred) with a minimum of 4 years of experience in automotive exterior trim component and subsystem engineering, demonstrating technical aptitude from concept through release and launch for production and 3D modeling proficiency in CATIA V5/V6.

· Must understand the fundamental differences in design and engineering of premium luxury trim and systems and have examples or a portfolio of completed programs.

· Must have in-depth technical expertise with the latest manufacturing technologies and feasibility execution to achieve systems requirements and world-class craftsmanship/performance targets.

· Proficiency in 3D modeling utilizing CATIA V5 (minimum of 10,000 hours or 6 years) within an automotive product development environment.

· Must be self-motivated.

· Strong working knowledge of Design for Manufacturing, including familiarity with GD&T and dimensional engineering.

· Experience with technical documentation in at least 1 full life cycle vehicle programs to include DVP&R and DFMEA.

· Utilize DFSS methodologies as appropriate during the design, validation and launch of the programs.

· Demonstrated an ability to manage difficult projects with tight timing constraints and provide examples of such scenarios throughout career.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About the Company

Future Mobility Corporation is leading the next-generation technology innovation and integration for the global auto industry. With our broad talent base, we are building premium smart electric cars in China and shaping the future for automobiles globally. FMC is searching for talented, self-motivated logistics professionals to work in a free-thinking culture creating the next gen premium entry EVs with the highest autonomous technologies at our Santa Clara, CA facility.