This hybrid role will report to a Vehicle Engineering Leader.
You will:- Use your broad experience in the following manufacturing technologies to guide development of vehicle body structures for future Waymo projects: Cold stamping, Hot stamping, Casting, Hydroforming
- Create layouts, master sections, and package studies in 3D CAD/ Catia V6, to support production part development
- Recommend materials to achieve structural requirements, working closely with our inhouse CAE team to validate
- Present a range of solutions to any given problem, balancing piece price vs tooling investment, to inform decision making
- Work with internal Waymo teams to recommend possible future partners for supply of components from a global supply base
You have:- Worked at one or more vehicle manufacturers or tier one suppliers in the product development or Engineering teams, and have in-depth knowledge of typical tooling strategies for a range of body structure components
- Launched multiple cars and gone through the production ramp/ launch problem solving phases of the programs
- Examples of strong interaction with suppliers, working through DFM during tooling launches
- Experience driving conversations/ meetings using examples from Benchmark/ competitor vehicle
- Understanding of typical vehicle body assembly strategies and sequence to inform shingling of components
We prefer:- You are or have been a strong individual contributor, having owned areas of a car from concept through to launch
- You have experience creating production ready CAD (3D and 2D),ideally using Catia V5 or V6
- You have minimum 6 years experience in body structure development
Travel requirements:
- 10% both Domestic and International
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
Salary Range
$198,000-$248,000 USD
