Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited program
5+ years of vehicle engineering experience in Body-in-White, Electrical, Interior Systems, Powertrain Adaptations, Engine Systems, or Chassis Systems
Proficiency in TeamCenter, NX CAD Software & Vis Mockup
Strong communication skills for cross-regional coordination
Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
Results-driven mindset
Responsibilities
Design and develop new vehicles to meet regulatory and competitive requirements
Resolve packaging and adaptation issues as vehicles progress to production
Establish physical and functional integration of vehicle systems during program planning
Translate strategic objectives into technical requirements
Create and analyze alternative design concepts and integrate systems
Lead cross-functional teams to balance requirements for optimal solutions
Present design concepts to management
Benefits
Opportunity to work on innovative vehicle designs
Collaborative cross-functional team environment
Exposure to high-level management presentations
Engagement in cutting-edge vehicle architecture and engineering
Professional development opportunities in a dynamic industry
Full Job Description
Job Description:
The Programs Architect is responsible for designing and developing new vehicles which meet future regulatory requirements and customer competitive requirements.
This group is responsible for vehicle architecture, vehicle packaging, initial systems concepts and component engineering design.
In addition, the team resolves packaging and adaptation issues as the vehicles move toward production.
The engineer's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, establishing physical and functional integration of vehicle systems and components during the program planning phase (concept to program approval), translating strategic and functional objectives into technical requirements, creating and analyzing alternative design concepts, packaging and integrating systems and components, and benchmarking of competitive vehicles.
The candidate will achieve these tasks by leading an extended cross functional team to balance all requirements to achieve the most optimal solution.
Presentation of design concepts to higher levels of management will be required.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited or equivalent program
Five + years of vehicle engineering experience in one or more of the following areas: Body-in-White, Electrical, Interior Systems, Powertrain Adaptations, Engine Systems (Cooling, Fuel, Exhaust), or Chassis Systems
Expertise in TeamCenter, NX CAD Software & Vis Mockup with demonstrated skills to:
Develop new corporate preproduction and manage production CAD data structures.
Position and manipulate models, cut sections, analyze existing designs.
Create and analyze alternative designs and integrate systems and components.
Create specialized CAD sessions to support high level and detailed management reviews.
Excellent communication skills to lead others to coordinate and resolve issues across all Client regions.
Able to effectively operate independently and in a cross-functional team environment.
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Results driven
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited
Broad vehicle knowledge
Ability to integrate stakeholder requirements into final vehicle design
Excellent communication skills
Excellent relationship building skills
Ability to productively manage change
Ability to present ideas and concepts successfully to all levels of management
Excellent MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
