Irvine, CA, US
Position Description:
As a Theme Development Engineer you will:
- Lead Studio property set up, and integrity including content, data pedigree, ride height, manikin drop and overall suitability
- Lead completion of studies within Design Feasibility FC Process from FC0 to K6, including completion of the Design Development Checklists, Hardpoints Plan, and the integration of aligned plans into surface
- Lead the integration of A-surface with thematic, VA, functional, and attribute inputs whilst maintaining the emotive character and art in the surface
- Guide initial theme set-up, and development through or in advance of functional, supplier, or attribute inputs
- Develop and maintain Surface Scaffold files to enable Physical and Digital model development and theme overlay
- Provide concept alternatives and provocations to support the reconciliation of thematic intent with functional and program assumptions - Lead the optimization and balancing of inputs to the studio, including consideration of 'what-might-be' to support the theme vision
- Manage data within, into, and out of the studio
Skills Required:
- 3 years of proven experience in complete vehicle layout/package, including Body and Trim
Experience Required:
- Catia skills and experience are required.
Education Required:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Equivalent
Additional Information:
- POSITION IS HYBRID - Position is short term at 12 weeks or less.
- Preferred hybrid work schedule: 3 days per week.
- To accommodate necessary interface meetings with China, work hours may need to be adjusted for early evenings.