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Employment type:
Full time
Experience required:
Senior
Salary
Salary not provided
About the company:
Canoo is a Los Angeles-based company creating electric vehicles.
Unlike anything on the road today, our unique EV design delivers the interior space of a large SUV atop the footprint of a compact car. Let’s take the hassle out of having your own vehicle. Launching in the US in 2022.
Unlike anything on the road today, our unique EV design delivers the interior space of a large SUV atop the footprint of a compact car. Let’s take the hassle out of having your own vehicle. Launching in the US in 2022.
The Cabin BiW Engineer will be responsible for helping develop the Body-in-White architecture for the upper body of our vehicles. You will devise and evaluate alternative engineering solutions that consider Cost, Weight, and Performance, and will propose the solution that best meets all requirements for our design themes. Close collaboration within Cabin group and with outside stakeholders is fundamental to success.
Responsibilities
- Work with resources and use Catia to create complex surfacing and solid model data that meets Cabin criteria.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Studio, Manufacturing, Interior to develop efficient designs, leading the integration of interfacing components.
- Expert knowledge of Body-in-White architecture and construction.
- Advanced knowledge of vehicle crash, stiffness and NVH protocols such as NHTSA and IIHS crash testing, BIW bending and torsional modes, and NV frequency modes.
- Advanced knowledge of multi-material (AHSS, UHSS, Aluminum and composites) construction.
- Consider the appropriate joining technologies for each joint (spot weld, self-piercing rivets, clinching, threaded fasteners, adhesives, etc.) and recommend the best solution.
- Interact with the Computer Aided-Engineering (CAE) team and interpret results to meet all Regulatory, Safety, NVH, Deflection, and Fatigue requirements.
- Develop and support the Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA), Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&Rs), and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) documentation.
- Support testing, prototype builds and launch activities, coordinating with manufacturing group on Mass Production body shop, paint and assembly issues to produce efficient solutions.
- Communicate clearly using documentation as needed for efficient resolution of open issues.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
- 5 years minimum as an automotive Design Engineer for Body-in-White systems or related position.
- knowledge of Body-in-White architecture and construction.
- Part Design using Catia or a similar software package.
- Good understanding of GD&T standards
- Good knowledge of automotive design & development process and engineering best practices.
- Knowledge of joining technologies (SPR, RSW, adhesive bonding).
Preferred
- Developing complex 3D surfacing and solid models using 3DExperience from Dassault Systems (Catia V6/Enovia).
- Experience with multi-material construction (Advanced High Strength Steel, Ultra High Strength Steel, Aluminum and Composites).
- Developing and maintaining DFMEA, DVP&Rs, and GD&T documentation.
- Preferable a launch experience.
Travel Requirements
Travel to suppliers, prototype build locations, mass production facilities and other related sites could be required.
Physical Requirements for Non-Physical Positions
While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.
Physical Requirements for Physical Positions
While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to lift up to 25 or more pounds, stand, sit, bend/stoop, or operate office equipment or machinery.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
What's Cool About Working Here...
- Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Equity Compensation
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy
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