Job Description
We are building a new interiors engineering group within a fast paced, startup style automotive environment. This team supports multiple vehicle programs and rotates across different interior components every few months. You will work hands on through the full product lifecycle, from requirements and regulations to CAD design, material selection, calculations, prototyping, and supplier engagement.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in changing environments, learns quickly, and wants broad exposure beyond a traditional OEM silo.
Support the design and development of automotive interior components, starting with requirements and regulatory standards
Apply strong physics and first principles to analyze part behavior and run engineering calculations
Create 3D geometry and detailed models in CAD
Select materials and complete assessments for manufacturability, performance, and durability
Participate in prototype development and hands on validation
Collaborate with suppliers, supporting tooling, manufacturing feasibility, and cost evaluations
Work across multiple interior systems including both hard trim and soft trim
Operate across several disciplines including CAD design, studio collaboration, DRE or DandR engineering, and CAE work
Adapt to new component areas every few months as program needs shift
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Required Skills & Experience
Experience in a startup or fast paced engineering environment (not traditional OEM siloed roles)
Minimum 2 years engineering experience
Strong understanding of physics and first principles engineering
Ability to learn quickly and work independently
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar field
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Hard trim experience including plastics and injection molding
Soft trim experience including carpets, fabrics, headliners, compression molding, or BH
CAD experience in Catia or NX
Experience with 3DX / 3DExperience
Experience with CAE tools or engineering analysis
Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.