Design Engineer - Detroit Engineered Products (DEP)

Design Engineer

About Customer: Customer is a leading innovator in the field of hydrogen fuel cell technology for heavy-duty vehicles. With a commitment to sustainability and clean energy, Customer is revolutionizing the transportation industry with its cutting-edge solutions.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Product Designer to join our dynamic team at Customer. As a Product Designer, you will play a pivotal role in conceptualizing, designing, and developing innovative products for our hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate design concepts into tangible solutions that meet both aesthetic and functional requirements, with a focus on packaging, safety structures, and emissions systems.

Responsibilities:

Conceptualize, design, and package automotive emissions systems and related components using Catia V5 software.

Design and detail emission systems components, ensuring compatibility with vehicle architecture and regulatory requirements.

Package, design, and detail safety structures and related components to enhance vehicle safety and crashworthiness.

Collaborate with engineering teams to develop innovative packaging solutions that optimize space utilization, weight distribution, and thermal management.

Support the build and integration of emission systems and safety structures during prototype and production phases.

Conduct design reviews and iterations based on feedback from stakeholders, customers, and manufacturing partners.

Generate detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, renderings, and drawings to communicate design intent and facilitate manufacturing processes.

Work closely with suppliers and vendors to source materials, components, and manufacturing services for emission systems and safety structures.

Ensure that design solutions meet performance, reliability, and cost targets, while adhering to quality standards and design guidelines.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure successful implementation of design solutions.

Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements related to automotive emissions systems and safety structures.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Proven experience in product design and packaging, preferably in the automotive or transportation industry.

Proficiency in Catia V5 software for automotive design and packaging.

Strong understanding of automotive emissions systems, safety structures, and related components.

Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards for automotive safety and emissions.

Experience in designing for manufacturing, assembly, and integration.

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Creative thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail.