Interior Components And Systems Development LeadBe a significant contributor to a world-class Interior Components and Systems engineering team. Create industry-leading Interior Components or Systems, with groundbreaking luxury, craftsmanship, performance, safety, ergonomics, and functionality. Contribute to the packaging, engineering, release, and launch of Interior Components and Systems in the Lucid portfolio. Work interactively within a cross-functional marketing, design, and vehicle engineering team, placing priority on the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual system. Collaborate with Interior trim suppliers to ensure technical excellence and on time delivery of Lucid Interior Components and Systems. Employ and develop effective tools and an innovative approach to supporting the development.
Qualifications:
4+ years of demonstrated experience as a detail-oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead (for one or more: Hard trim, Soft trim, IP, Door trims, Consoles, Headliners, etc.)Knowledge and understanding of automotive Interior Components and Systems industry benchmark, trends and supplier competencies
Experience creating/improving/ establishing technical product specifications and timelines to achieve an accelerated development cycle towards SOPExperienced in using CAD to create 2D/3D concept drawings, Interior Components and Systems, packaging layouts and DFM studies (CATIA V5/V6 preferred)
Advantageous:
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to achieve success in a fast-paced startup environment
- One full program cycle experience from concept to production launch in automotive Interior Components and Systems
- Profound knowledge of vehicle Interior Components and Systems and demonstrable track record of technical excellence and program execution
- A solid knowledge of plastic parts design, structural performance, manufacturing technologies, craftsmanship, ergonomics, safety and homologation requirements
- Strong competency in materials selection, plastic injection molding/DFM, and GD&TA strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team
- A practical hands-on approach to complement the theoretical
- Exceptional technical abilities paired with excellent communication skills
Education: Bachelor or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a relevant discipline
