As a Theme Development Engineer, you will work with many team members to make the design vision a reality. From developing initial engineering concepts for a new design concept, guiding, and integrating multiple engineering and manufacturing inputs into the A surface, providing alternative proposals that enable new ways of reconciling functional requirements and thematic intent, to building a suitable physical model that makes the concept and reality.
Skills Required:
CATIA, CAD, CAD Design 1. CATIA – independently able to create complex 3D proposals – recognized as near expert in CATIA 2. CAD – independently able to create complex 3D proposals – recognized as near expert in CATIA 3. CAD Design – independently able to create complex 3D proposals – recognized as near expert in CATIA
Skills Preferred:
Design Release Engineer, Structural Engineering 1. Design Release Engineer – Basic understanding and experience in the area 2. Structural Engineering – Basic understanding and experience in the area
Experience Required:
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Equivalent
• 3+ years of proven experience in complete vehicle layout/package, including Body and Trim Preferred Requirements
Strong familiarity with legislative requirements affecting the Design Feasibility process.
Demonstrated experience in leading and presenting to decision making forums.
Demonstrated understanding of feasibility tools and design studio feasibility progression.
Strong understanding of the production processes.
Education Required:
Bachelor’s Degree
Education Preferred:
Master’s Degree
Additional Safety Training/Licensing/Personal Protection Requirements:
Additional Information :
***Position is Hybrid (4 days/week – Monday to Thursday in office)*** 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
Why work with us? We are a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work with us you’ll have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today! We are an EOE, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. https://www.optechus.com/eeo_self_identification/