Exteriors DRE

The Company:

Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based mobility company, leveraging the latest technologies and world’s best talent to realize exciting new possibilities in mobility. We’re producing user-centric, technology-first vehicles to establish new paradigms in human-vehicle interaction. We’re not just seeking to change how our cars work – we’re seeking to change the way we drive. At FF, we’re creating something new, something connected, and something with a true global impact.

Your Role:

Exterior Engineer is responsible for design, release and launch of the exterior components/systems (Fascia, Rockers, Grilles, Spoilers, under body Aero). You will be part of the team that creates and executes world-class exteriors in terms of form, function and luxury. This position will receive supervision from the Manager of Exteriors.

Responsibilities:

• Design of exterior automotive component parts in CATIA V6.
• Develop and execute exterior system requirements for one or more of the component’s listed above.
• Participate with design/styling studio to deliver the optimal balance of form vs. function vs. cost.
• Optimize designs with the appropriate analytical and physical assessments.
• Complete and release exterior components, sub-system and detail designs, utilizing a mix of in-house design and supplier engineering where required (in-house designs are planned for most major commodities).
• Interpret CAE simulation results and integrate recommendations into product design.
• Collaborate with key exterior system and plastic component suppliers and support overall vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Procurement groups to ensure exterior system manufacturing and assembly feasibility and serviceability.
• Responsible for technical documentation to include DFMEAs, DVP&R’s.
• Responsible to ensure all parts meet all certification, testing and legal requirements.
• Pro-actively root cause engineering and production issues and develop a robust solution.
• Develop and execute component and sub-system design verification plan (DVP&R) using the latest test methods and regulatory standards.
• Meet project milestones by ensuring efficient and balanced distribution of engineering resources to support cross-functional teams where needed.
• Facilitate team activity prioritization by negotiating workload constraints and managing supplier time-lines.
• Demonstrate disciplined leadership qualities guiding fellow team members and suppliers towards FF’s strategic goals. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience in automotive exterior component and subsystem engineering, demonstrating technical aptitude from concept through release and launch for production.

• Ability to effectively communicate ideas through verbal and/or pictorial means.
• Outstanding component design, packaging, and A-class surface modeling skills using CATIA V6.
• Knowledge in integrating Exterior components including body, closures, wiring, lighting systems, with respect to engineering best practices regarding material selection, attachment methods, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. in mechanical engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Thorough design, packaging, A-class surface and 3D modeling skills in CATIA V5/V6 (6,000 hours).
• Knowledge of plastics and composites molding techniques and tooling, extrusions, attachment schemes, assembly methodology, and product launch.
• Strong understanding of new and emerging technologies, products, and development methods in order to design a world-class consumer experience
• Automotive passion, specifically for electric vehicles and energy efficiency.
• Work within and without a team to solve difficult design problems with tight timing constraints.
• Flexibility and adaptability to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Able and willing to travel domestically and internationally.
• Previous program management experience.
• Multiple In-plant and/or program and vehicle launch experience

 Perks Benefits

• Stock options for every employee
• Healthcare dental vision benefits (Free for you/discounted for family)
• 401(k) options
• Relocation assistance reimbursement
• Casual dress code relaxed work environment
• Culturally diverse, progressive atmosphere
• “Soul of Faraday” community outreach team

Faraday Future is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.