Job Title: Design Engineer [Job Code: 260414] Apply to ushire@intent-design.com
The main function of a Design Engineer is to research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical products,
equipment, systems and processes. A typical design engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints.
Job Description:
• Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
• Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools, equipment or software.
Minimum Requirements:
• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering required. 5-7 years experience required.
• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
• Team player and detail oriented. Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.
• Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).
Work Location: Newark, CA
Job Title: Engineer / Senior Engineer - Interior [Job Code: 260415] Apply to ushire@intent-design.com
Be a significant contributor to a world‑class Interior Components and Systems engineering team
Job Description:
• Create industry‑leading Interior Components and Systems with groundbreaking luxury, craftsmanship, performance, safety, ergonomics
and functionality
• Contribute to the packaging, engineering, release, and launch of Interior Components and Systems across the Lucid portfolio
• Work collaboratively within a cross‑functional marketing, design, and vehicle engineering team, prioritizing overall vehicle benefit above
individual systems
• Collaborate with interior trim suppliers to ensure technical excellence and on‑time delivery of Lucid Interior Components and Systems
• Employ and develop effective tools and innovative approaches to support product development
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• 4+ years of demonstrated experience as a detail‑oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead (e.g., hard trim, soft trim, IP,
door trims, consoles, headliners, etc.)
• Knowledge and understanding of automotive interior components and systems, industry benchmarks, trends, and supplier capabilities
• Experience creating, improving, or establishing technical product specifications and timelines to support accelerated development toward SOP
• Proficiency in CAD for 2D/3D concept drawings, interior components and systems, packaging layouts, and DFM studies (CATIA V5/V6 preferred)
• Vehicle and product launch experience
• Experience completing one full program cycle from concept to production launch in automotive interior components and systems
• Profound knowledge of vehicle interior systems with a demonstrable track record of technical excellence and program execution
• Strong understanding of plastic part design, structural performance, manufacturing technologies, craftsmanship, ergonomics, safety
and homologation requirements
• Competency in materials selection, plastic injection molding/DFM, and GD&T
• Exceptional technical abilities paired with excellent communication skills
• Has designed SYSTEMS on a BUILD TO PRINT scheme, capable of designing with manufacturing in mind, knowledge of Injection Molding,
compression forming , lamination, GD&T etc.
Work Location: Arizona or Michigan (100% onsite)
Job Title: Systems Engineer - Functional Safety [Job Code: 260418] Apply to ushire@intent-design.com
We are currently seeking a Technical Specialist, Functional Safety Engineer. This position requires experienced professionals with
hands-on experience in functional safety engineering in the context of ISO 26262 at an OEM or Tier 1. Candidates will be expected to
demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced
environment.
Job Description:
• Lead the development of functional safety system requirements and functional decomposition for automotive systems.
• Review and approve HARA, Functional Safety Requirements, Technical Safety Requirements, Validation tests.
• Actively contribute to the definition and/or confirmation of the architecture in the vehicle from the perspective of functional safety.
• Review and approve Development Interface Agreement and other necessary Functional Safety documents for suppliers and other external partners.
• Lead development of functional safety processes and tools.
• Oversee the program Functional safety readiness process and metrics
• Lead development of SOTIF requirements for autonomous driving and core subsystems
• Define the functional safety concept for the system, hardware, and software according to ISO 26262 standards.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, design, and validation engineers to ensure design meets safety requirements.
• Contribute to the decision making at various levels of management driven by systems knowledge and develop detailed requirements.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop hazard analysis and safety concept
• Support functional safety validation tests.
• Work closely with internal teams and suppliers to define functional safety interfaces between project partners.
• Work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment with little direct oversight in a collaborative environment.
Minimum Requirements:
• BS minimum in an engineering discipline such as computer science, electrical, electronic or mechatronics engineering.
• A minimum of 8 years of work experience as a functional safety engineer or related role. Advanced degrees preferred
• Extensive in-depth knowledge of ISO 26262 and experience developing and delivering the major work products of a functional safety program.
• One year or more of experience performing SOTIF analysis and developing associated work products.
• Proven track record of successes, e.g. having successfully managed Functional Safety analyses of a system or product to make it safer.
• Experience supporting external/third-party reviews of functional safety work products.
• Understanding of the product safety responsibility share between supplier and OEM and ability to articulate technical issues and solutions to all levels of the business, within and beyond the engineering communities.
• Experience with functional safety tools (e.g. Medini, APIS IQ) and requirements management tools (e.g. Jama).
• Drive to be an advocate for safety across all levels of hardware and software development.
• Excellent writing, verbal and organization skills.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment and using related tools
• Knowledge of CMMI and Automotive Spice and their role in delivering a quality product
• Experience developing and delivering embedded system hardware and/or software
Work Location: Michigan (100% Onsite)
Job Title: Exterior Trim Engineer [Job Code: 260419] Apply to ushire@intent-design.com
We are currently seeking an Exterior Trim Engineer. This position requires a responsibility for designing and developing parts of the
exterior systems of a world class vehicle in terms of both styling and function. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence
in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast paced environment.
Job Description:
• Lead or play a leading role in the packaging, engineering design, release and launch of exterior trims of a state-of-the-art car
• Create cutting edge exterior systems focusing on quality, reliability, functionality, mass and cost efficiency
• Work interactively within a cross functional studio and vehicle engineering team, placing priority upon the greater benefit of the
vehicle above any one individual system
• Employ and develop world class engineering tools and an innovative approach to support the systems generation
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline
• 7-8 years of experience in vehicle exterior trim design & development. This includes design related experience with at least
some of the following areas:
o Side valences
o Sill trims
o Underbody aero shields
o Wheelhouse liners Spoilers / Appliques o "Frunk" / "Froot"
o Rocker panels
• Proven experience creating complex CAD schemes and models to an excellent standard, preferably using CATIA V5 or V6
• Proven experience with thermoplastic & thermoset resin materials and class A manufacturing technologies (including painting)
• A good understanding of the range of computational tools available to design engineers
• Launch experience
• A flair for creative engineering and 3D problem solving • Five or more years of experience with plastics design, Class A surfaces,
front crash, aero features, lighting integration, module integration, tooling, resins, supply base, fit and finish, gap and flush,
module concept, thermal expansion, structural design, paint (matching).
• A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team
Work Location: Newark, CA (100% Onsite)
