Design Engineer, Powertrain

We’re looking for a 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.

• The design engineering role is responsible for understanding requirements for new components or systems, designing to those requirements, and bringing those parts to production.
• Design, release,and implement new parts and assemblies with supporting documentation to improve existing products in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.”
• 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.
• Developexpertiseinpowertrainsystems and components under direct responsibility which can include engine,transmission, air induction, exhaust, A/C system sand 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, andcomponentorsystem 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 of new 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 asSolid
  
  Works, 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 mechanicalor 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 communication skills with the ability to present complicated issues to a wider audience
• Team oriented, strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and to multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of Pareto Analysis, Root Cause, Corrective Action, or relatedstronglypreferred
• Understanding of design for manufacturability as it applies to DFMEA concepts
• Proficient working with PowerPoint, Excel, or similar data analysis software
• Experience monitoring, tracking, and continually improving the total cost equation
• Willingness and ability to learn and use new test equipment such as 3D scanners, 3D printers, data acquisition systems
• Knowledge of air cooled and turbo Porsche vehicles a plus

This is a salaried, exempt position onsite in Torrance, CA. The core hours are Monday – Friday 7:30am-4pm.