Body Structures Engineer
Zoox · On-site
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Job details
- Work model
- On-site
- Salary
- Not listed by source
- Location
- Foster City, CA
What the role asks for
What you'd do
- Conceptualize, design (2D and 3D), and lead development/release of vehicle body components/assemblies to meet cost, weight, performance requirements
- Develop short and long term schedule/plans for component development, release, delivery, and validation
- Define/negotiate requirements and specifications for body systems to achieve best in class performance in structural, NVH, and crash performance; including DFMEAs, DVP’s and PVP’s, APQP
- Support validation testing for component/vehicle
- Support material and manufacturing process decisions both internally and externally
- Work cross functionally and collaborate with peers, styling studio, packaging, CAE/attribute/test teams, management, manufacturing, suppliers
- Develop processes, procedures and best practices for Body design and development
What they're asking for
- B.S. in mechanical engineering equivalent or higherEducation
- 4+ years experience in automotive body system design/engineering (OEM/supplier, university SAE team, or equivalent)Experience
- Knowledge/experience in vehicle engineering, automotive body systems design and engineering fundamentals, body materials and manufacturing processes, and component deliverySkill
- Experience with the development of specifications, DFMEAs, DVP’s and PVP’s, APQP and other technical and quality assurance processesSkill
- Experience in engineering best practices including design for six sigma (DFSS)Skill
- Ability to implement GD&T and dimensional engineering principles in designSkill
- Proficiency with CATIA V5 or V6 CAD softwareSkill
- Strong communication/collaboration skills with peers, suppliers, manufacturing, managementSkill
- Experience at automotive OEMSkillPreferred
- Knowledge of automotive development/release processSkillPreferred
- Polarion, Jira, and Confluence experience.SkillPreferred
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Job description
BEFORE PROCEEDING, PLEASE REMEMBER TO ADD THE CORRECT TAGS! (See tags list below) About the Role Tell potential applicants about the team’s core values. This will help ensure candidates who share Zoox’s values apply. Highlight the broader impact of the team and Zoox. Quality applicants are drawn to work that is meaningful. How will a candidate be contributing and making a difference? Communicate that there are opportunities for learning and growth. Great candidates seek out companies that support growth and learning. Remember: Candidates are looking for cues about whether or not they will fit in at Zoox, so make sure your language is balanced and inclusive. Example: The Autonomous Driving Software Integration team at Zoox is responsible for bringing together the computer science world with the automotive world in order to create an amazing product for everyone. Our team has a collaborative culture marked by openness and supportive risk-taking. You’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to making cities safer, smarter and more sustainable. Together with the team, you will define the driving experience of the robot by engineering application software responsible for decision making, trajectory planning, and controls. We are looking for an engineer who is excited to traverse the autonomous driving compute stack, loves to learn new things, and likes to take ownership of major software components. If you like to work close to the robot platform and enjoy experiencing your developed software in the robot, we would like to hear from you. TAGS - Data Science - Communications - Design and Product - Operations - Finance - Procurement - Hardware Engineering - Product Security - Human Resources - Program Management - Information Technology - Quality - Legal and Policy - Software Engineering - Manufacturing Operations - Supply Chain - Systems and Safety In this role, you will: • Conceptualize, design (2D and 3D), and lead development/release of vehicle body components/assemblies to meet cost, weight, performance requirements • Develop short and long term schedule/plans for component development, release, delivery, and validation • Define/negotiate requirements and specifications for body systems to achieve best in class performance in structural, NVH, and crash performance; including DFMEAs, DVP’s and PVP’s, APQP • Support validation testing for component/vehicle • Support material and manufacturing process decisions both internally and externally • Work cross functionally and collaborate with peers, styling studio, packaging, CAE/attribute/test teams, management, manufacturing, suppliers • Develop processes, procedures and best practices for Body design and development Qualifications • B.S. in mechanical engineering equivalent or higher • 4+ years experience in automotive body system design/engineering (OEM/supplier, university SAE team, or equivalent) • Knowledge/experience in vehicle engineering, automotive body systems design and engineering fundamentals, body materials and manufacturing processes, and component delivery • Experience with the development of specifications, DFMEAs, DVP’s and PVP’s, APQP and other technical and quality assurance processes • Experience in engineering best practices including design for six sigma (DFSS) • Ability to implement GD&T and dimensional engineering principles in design • Proficiency with CATIA V5 or V6 CAD software • Strong communication/collaboration skills with peers, suppliers, manufacturing, management Bonus Qualifications • Experience at automotive OEM • Knowledge of automotive development/release process • Polarion, Jira, and Confluence experience. About Zoox Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team. Follow us on LinkedIn Accommodations If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter. A Final Note: You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
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