Interior Engineer

Job Category: Hardware Development Engineering

Requisition Number: INTER
001365

• Posted :
  September 11, 2024
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers.

With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done.

The “Canoo Way”

Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles:
Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate.

The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations.

Job Purpose

As an Interior Engineer, you will support the development of interior trim components by working closely with the design studio, suppliers, and various engineering departments. This includes supporting all necessary testing, validation, and release processes – resulting in truly unique and innovative designs.

Responsibilities (80s of the Position)

• Engineer, develop and execute interior systems that comply with ECE / FMVSS regulations.
• Work through the product cycle with technical input early in development by collaborating with design / styling and Engineering teams
• Participate in the iterative process with all stakeholders to deliver the optimal balance of form, function, performance, and cost.
• Implement processes and material selections to achieve cutting edge interiors.
• Complete and release interior components, sub-system, and detail designs, utilizing a mix of in-house design and supplier engineering where required. Complete engineering change request and appropriate documentation (including drawings).
• Collaborate with key interior system and plastic component suppliers and support overall vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, Manufacturing Engineering and Procurement groups to ensure interior system manufacturing and assembly feasibility and serviceability

Required Experience

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline
• 3+ years of experience in automotive engineering
• 3+ years of first-hand interior experience.
• Experience with Catia 3DX.

Preferred Experience

Travel Requirements

• Some travel may 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.

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
• Equity Compensation
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race,…