Design Engineer, Chassis

Join Our Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

At Singer Vehicle Design, we believe Everything is Important. That’s why every nut, bolt, stitch, and finish matters when we restore and reimagine Porsche 911s into some of the most beautiful and respected cars in the world.

We’re looking for a Design Engineer, Chassis to bring their passion, precision, and problem-solving skills to our team in Torrance, CA. If you share our passion for beautiful cars, thrive on details, and want to be part of something extraordinary, this is your chance.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• The design engineering role is responsible for understanding requirements for new components or systems, designing to those requirements, and bringing those parts to production.
• Design, release, and implement new parts and assemblies with supporting documentation to improve existing products in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.”
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Conceptualize and create mechanical designs using design software Catia V5 for new products used in late model air cooled Porsches.
• Develop expertise in chassis systems and components under direct responsibility which can include steering systems, brake systems, suspension systems, wheels and tires.
• Understand and design around packaging environment, mounting strategy and load conditions of automotive components and systems, even with little information
• Plan and execute part evaluations on vehicle, and component or system validation plans
• Interface with and manage suppliers to execute project deliverables
• Collaborate with global Design and Production Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Production teams
• Plan, execute, and initiate process improvement (such as Lean or Six Sigma)
• Evaluate existing drawings and 3D models of assemblies and processes
• Develop testing processes, and perform testing and validation of new designs
• Create working prototypes for first article fit and function testing
• Review and approve 3D models and 2D drawings and specifications created by junior engineers
• Complete part releasing responsibilities following company processes
• Complete documentation to track project development and design process
• Ensure projects are on time and within budget
• Identify indicators for improvement and cost reduction opportunities
• Create product introduction materials; work instructions, exploded view parts manuals, etc.
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering with automotive, mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering emphasis required
• 3-5 years of mechanical design & drafting experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, Catia, or equivalent required
• Experience in the automotive industry required
• Experience in engineering development process and design and release of components and systems required
• Bonus points for Master’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering with automotive, mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering emphasis
• Bonus points for experience with surfacing capabilities
• Bonus points for experience with data management systems
• Ability to reverse engineer components with limited information
• Ability to solve complex problems with design constraints and deliver optimized solutions for function, cost, timing and manufacturing
• Ability to create 2D drawings and 3D models of advanced mechanical components and assemblies
• Understanding of customer expectations for luxury, high performance vehicles
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, especially the ability to synthesize large amounts of data involving multiple variables into action plan
• Demonstrated ability to lead a project through completion and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complicated issues to a wider audience
• Team oriented, strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and to multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of Pareto Analysis, Root Cause, Corrective Action, or related strongly preferred
• Understanding of design for manufacturability as it applies to DFMEA concepts
• Proficient working with PowerPoint, Excel, or similar data analysis software
• Experience monitoring, tracking, and continually improving the total cost equation
• Willingness and ability to learn and use new test equipment such as 3D scanners, 3D printers, data acquisition systems
• Knowledge of air cooled and turbo Porsche vehicles a plus
  
  

Location & Schedule:

This is a salaried, exempt position onsite in Torrance, CA. The core hours are Monday – Friday 7:30am-4pm.

What We Offer

Our mantra Everything is Important guides us every day, so naturally we also believe Everyone is Important.

Singer employees in the US enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live. 

The starting salary range for this position is between $104,344 - 130,429 per year plus bonus. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Do you want to Reimagine your career? Apply now and join us!