Sr. Engineer - Carlsbad, CA
2 days ago

Job description
About the role
Overview of the role...
What you'll do
The Sr. Engineer will develop, design, engineer and lead the implementation of the vehicle glazing, seals and mechanisms components and systems (windshield, side glass, closures seals and body mechanisms, etc.) for the Aptera solar electric products. This role will be responsible for the technical development, design, CAD, engineering, suppliers and components manufacturing, validation and implementation in production of this system.
This role requires deep expertise in glazing, sealing, mechanical components design, mechanical, aero-dynamic components and treatment, electromechanical interfaces and materials engineering, and integration within the vehicle. I also require a good understanding of road vehicles regulations and compliance. The Sr. Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, compliant, and high-performance glazing, seals and mechanisms solutions that enhance vehicle performance, safety, aesthetics, and user experience.
This role joins a hands-on team that transforms ideas into reality. Offering a collaborative company environment, exciting projects, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge prototypes that shape future products.
Qualifications
- Experienced with automotive glazing, seals and mechanisms systems and components, design, development, engineering and specific manufacturing processes and assembly for the glazing, seals and mechanisms systems on the vehicle
- Proficient in CAD modeling (CATIA V6), ability to read, interpret and operate CAD models, technical drawings, GD&T, documentation and layout/packaging
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to precision craftsmanship
- Familiarity with typical glazing, seals and mechanisms components, materials and processes with applications to prototyping and series production fabrication and assembly. Experience with rubber, EPDM, glass, composites, plastics, fiber and thermo-set and thermo-form materials and specific molding processes, metallic mounts, fastening and specific joining, aerodynamics parameters and behavior
- Experienced and knowledgeable on glazing, seals and mechanisms systems structural and thermal behavior on automotive and/or motorcycles applications
- Understanding and able to develop set up a dimensional and aesthetic quality strategy for the glazing, seals and mechanisms systems
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with automotive, motorcycle and tri-cycle glazing, seals and mechanisms systems and components for road vehicles
- Experience and coordination of the sealing 2D, 3D Analysis and CLD curves
- Experience with safety glass and installation, bonding on the vehicles
- Knowledge and experience with glazing, seals and mechanisms systems and components calculations, simulations, functionality, performance and behavior
- Experience with manufacturing and fabrication processes specific to glazing, seals and mechanisms systems and components: glass fabrication, EPDM and foam seals, injection molding, plastics, RIM, fiber-molding (SMC, RTM, pre-form, hand lay-up and spray-up, etc.), vacuum molding, etc. and assembly of the exterior panels and components
- Familiarity with series production processes and assembly as well as rapid prototyping techniques and additive manufacturing
Team Structure
- Individual contributor and leader while collaborating with other teams and individuals, as necessary with potential growth of an exterior systems team. Manager of potential outside resources (contract and consultants)
Required Experience
- 5 to 7 years of experience in exterior engineering with applications on automotive, or motorcycles and 3-wheeled vehicles.
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electro-mechanical, Automotive or Manufacturing Engineering
Salary + Benefits
- Market competitive compensation package
- Fully funded benefits package for employee + dependents (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
- Stock options
- Generous Flexible Time Away policy
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