This role is in Irvine, CA and will require some travel to our other office locations including Plymouth, MI and Normal, IL.ResponsibilitiesDesign components for vehicles including show cars, marketing vehicles and other non-production assetsOwn subsystems to include plans, concepts, detailed design and executionManage schedules, BOM's, CAD assemblies, and tasks for yourself and othersSupport builds from design through release, fabrication, assembly and in field usageEngineer components that pull ahead production design to support early build timelines while demonstrating production conceptsUtilize Catia to design structures, parts, brackets and other components including generating 2d drawingsDetermine when and where to select off-the-shelf content based on timeline, maturity and vehicle functionInterface with production engineers, purchasers, and suppliers to deliver products on time to a higher than expected levelQualificationsAn understanding of vehicle systemsDesire to be hands on for component/vehicle builds, diagnostics and repairsThe ability to assess complex problems in unfamiliar systemsThe ability to quickly make tradeoffs and decisions to drive progressKnowledge of prototype process –low volume manufacturing and fabrication (milling, turning, welding, etc) –including quality, cost, and timing tradeoffsFamiliarity with materials including basic metals, composites and composite processesThe ability to use CAD to design parts and generate drawings at a high levelFamiliarity with studio design and color/material/finishStrong team work skills, the ability to collaborate, and a positive attitudeAn open mind to challenge convention and work to create things in ways that haven't been done beforeA bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalentBasic ability to use hand tools, weld (TIG preferred), and operate manual machining equipment is a plusExperience with electromechanical systems is a plusPay DisclosureThe salary range for this role is $107,800 - $134,800 for Irvine, California based applicants. BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees.