About Canoo

If you're intrigued by the dream of workingalongside the smartest & most revolutionary designers and engineers in theEV space, Canoo just may be the place for you. Are you a person who isirked by the status quo? Do you derive personal satisfaction from doingsomething you've never done before, and seeing that work actually put intoproduction? Here at Canoo, every day is vastly different from the onebefore it, as we're moving swiftly toward our goal of changing the way theworld looks at Urban Mobility. We’re a well-funded start-up, led by the who'swho of EV business leaders, whose passion brought them together on this specialmission. We're diligently preparing for our first vehicle launch and lookingfor deeply experienced and passionate talent, who are not just looking for a“job," but rather are driven to raise the bar and create new benchmarkswithin the global EV industry. Readon...

Description

As an Engineer within Canoo's Exterior Trims Team you will be responsible for design from concept to production, release and launch of components, systems and sub-systems for future vehicle programs.

You will be a key player within the team that creates and executes world-class exteriors in terms of craftsmanship, form & function.

Exterior Trim components and subsystems include, but are not limited to:

• Front & Rear Fascia’s
• Fenders
• Rocker
• Cowl Top
• Spoiler
• Door Claddings
• Underbody parts
• Side View Mirror
• Closure Mechanisms
• Fenders
• Other Appliques

Responsibilities

As part of Canoo's Vehicle engineering team you are responsible to design and release Exterior Trim components and subsystems. Responsibilities include:

• Concept Engineering & feasibility
• Packaging & layout within vehicle architecture
• Design Exterior Trim system targets for craftsmanship, function, cost and weight.
• Participate in the process with Design / Studio department
• Detail Design including GD&T
• Complete and release component & sub system design, utilizing a mix of in-house design and supplier engineering where required
• Work with suppliers to develop component and sub-system to meet all weight, cost and performance requirements cost, durability, and performance targets and to support overall vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience or equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
• Automotive engineering experience with components in the Exterior Trim environment, using CATIA V5 / V6.
• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience on Side View Mirrors systems.
• Experience on Mechanisms is a plus.
• Experience designing a variety of materials.
• Expertise with the latest manufacturing technologies and feasibility execution to achieve systems requirements and world-class craftsmanship/performance targets.
• Strong working knowledge of Design for Manufacturing, including familiarity with GD&T and dimensional engineering.
• Familiarity with the specifications, DFMEAs, DVP&R’s and other technical documents.

What's Cool About Working Here...

• Four months paid primary care giver leave
• Flexible PTO
• Participation in the Employee Share Option Plan
• Beautiful new facility in Torrance
• Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy
• Work in a high-growth start up that will redefine urban mobility
• A world-class team. Most of our leaders have their own Wikipedia page

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.