Senior Design Engineer - New Product Development (NPD)

Job Summary:

Join the Ultraviolette team as a Senior Design Engineer - NPD and be part of our mission to redefine the future of electric mobility. We're looking for a highly skilled and innovative engineer to design and develop cutting-edge chassis and vehicle components for our next-generation electric vehicles. If you're passionate about creating sustainable, high-performance, and futuristic mobility solutions, we want you to join our team!

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop innovative chassis and vehicle components using casting, forging, and machined parts, leveraging advanced materials and manufacturing techniques
• Create 3D models and engineering drawings for new products using CAD software (NX)
• Perform engineering calculations to ensure product performance, safety, and reliability, utilizing simulation data and data analytics
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, and testing, to ensure successful product launches and seamless integration with our Industry 4.0 ecosystem
• Manage product rollouts, including production planning, testing, and validation, leveraging our agile development methodologies
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, engineering drawings, and test reports, utilizing our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, Teamcenter
• Analyze and resolve design and manufacturing issues, implementing improvements to increase efficiency and productivity, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure component quality and delivery, leveraging supplier partnerships and collaborative development processes
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers and designers, mentoring and training as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on product development and design, preferably in electric vehicle or automotive industry
• Strong expertise in 3D modelling, engineering calculations, and product development, with a passion for innovation and sustainability
• Proficient in NX CAD software and familiar with CAE tools (e.g., ANSYS, Nastran)
• Experience with casting, forging, and machined parts, including material selection and manufacturing processes, with a focus on lightweight and sustainable materials
• Strong understanding of vehicle chassis and component design principles, with a focus on electric vehicle architecture and integration
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to analyze complex problems, leveraging data analytics.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of drafting standards, including ANSI Y14.5
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
• Experience with Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Failure Mode and Effects Summary (DFSS)

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodology
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and six sigma methodologies
• Proven track record of successfully managing and executing product development projects, with a focus on production rollouts and manufacturing integration
• Demonstrated experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, and testing, to ensure successful product launches
• Hands-on experience with Wheels and Steering sub-system design and development