Design Engineer, Powertrain

Join Our Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

AtSinger Vehicle Design, we believe

Everything is Important.

That’s why every nut, bolt, stitch, and finish matters when we restore and reimagine Porsche 911s into some of the most beautiful and respected cars in the world.

We’relooking fora Design Engineer, Powertrain to bring their passion, precision, and problem-solving skillsto our team in Torrance, CA. If you share our passion for beautiful cars, thrive on details, and want to be part of something extraordinary, this is your chance.

• You will be responsible for understanding requirements for new components or systems,designing tothose requirements, and bringing those parts to production.
• You will design, release,and implement new parts and assemblies with supporting documentation to improve existing products in a manner that demonstrates, “ Everything is Important.”
• You will develop concepts for unique customer requests and take them from feasibility, costing, design, testing, and release.

• Conceptualize and create mechanical designs using design software Catia V5for new products used in late model air cooled Porsches.
• Developexpertisein powertrain systems and components under direct responsibility which can include engine, transmission, air induction, exhaust, A/C systems and cooling systems.
• Understand and design around packaging environment, mounting strategy and load conditions of automotive components and systems, even with little information Planand execute part evaluations on vehicle, and componentor system validation plans
• Interface with and manage suppliers to execute project deliverables
• Collaborate with global Design and Production Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Production teams
• Plan, execute, and initiate process improvement (such as Lean or Six Sigma)
• Evaluate existing drawings and 3D models of assemblies and processes
• Develop testing processes, and perform testing and validation ofnew designs
• Create working prototypes for first article fit and function testing
• Review and approve 3D models and 2D drawings and specifications created by junior engineers
• Complete part releasing responsibilities following company processes
• Complete documentation to track project development and design process
• Ensure projects are on time and within budget
• Identify indicators for improvement and cost reduction opportunities
• Create product introduction materials;work instructions, exploded view parts manuals, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering with automotive, mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering emphasis required
• 3-5yearsof mechanical design & drafting experience using CAD software such as Catia, or equivalent required
• Experience in the automotive industry required
• Experience in engineering development process and design and release of components and systems required
• Bonus points for Master’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering with automotive, mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering emphasis
• Bonus points for experience with surfacing capabilities
• Bonus points for experience with data management systems
• Ability to reverseengineercomponents with limited information
• Abilitytosolve complex problems with design constraints and deliver optimized solutions for function, cost,timingand manufacturing
• Ability to create 2D drawings and 3D models of advanced mechanical components and assemblies
• Understanding of customer expectations for luxury, high performance vehicles
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, especially the ability to synthesize large amountsof data involving multiple variables into action plan
• Demonstrated ability to lead a project through completion and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal…