Lead Engineer Side Doors

Company: Fisker Inc.
Location: Manhattan Beach
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Description: Company OverviewFisker Inc. is a design led pioneering mobility technology company researching, developing and producing next generation electrically powered vehicles. As the electrification revolution begins to infiltrate the automotive industry, Fisker are focused on delivering advanced smart solutions across the electrification ecosystem from charging, to battery technology, powertrain and connected vehicle functionality. Strong product design is at our core where distinctive emotional yet cost effective style meet the latest in cutting edge technology.Role OverviewReporting directly to the Chief Engineer of Body Engineering, this role will work with our engineering partner (Magna) and component suppliers to lead the Body Side Closures design, sourcing, development, validation, and production launch. This role will require demonstrated outstanding skills in leadership, analysis, critical thinking, conflict management, and risk management. You will work across the organization and with our engineering partner and component suppliers to ensure upstream and downstream impacts are identified, communicated, and aligned. This role requires exceptional communication and organizational skills. A successful candidate needs to thrive in a pressurized environment using data and facts to help identify risks, manage resources and solve problems quickly and effectively. A strong team ethic with the ability to interact at all levels and across business boundaries is required to be successful in this position.Responsibilities--- Lead Body Side Closures, Seals and Mechanisms Product Development Teams--- Participate in defining technical and design verification requirements --- Business and Technical target setting and monitoring--- Program metrics generation, including timing, delivery status and cost status--- Identify design, development, and validation disconnects and proactively identify and implement all required resolution activities--- New suppler engagement and capability assessments--- Material and process assessments--- Participate in the creation of validation test plans and ensure US/EU/China regulatory compliance--- Become the key point of contact for Body Exterior components within the Fisker organizationRequirements --- BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. An MS degree is preferred. --- A minimum of 10 years of experience in Body Side Closures design and development--- Vehicle launch experience--- High detail orientation --- Exceptional communication skills--- Independent / self-starting--- Punctual and reliable--- Good working ethic and team player--- Eager to learn--- Deep curiosity to understand the product and direct competitors --- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with the engineering partner, component suppliers, and intraorganizational customers --- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and globally as required to support supplier development activities and vehicle launch--- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint--- Fluent spoken and written EnglishPreferred Skills / Experience / Competences --- Drive for Results: Drive for high performance, takes responsibility and works towards planning targets, overcoming obstacles, setbacks and uncertainty.--- Business Acumen: Contribute to the company strategy and aligns the strategic priorities of own area with the direction and strategic priorities of the broader organization.--- Customer Centricity: Anticipates evolving customer needs and how to address them, doing the right thing in the right way--- Decision Making: Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.--- Analytical Thinking: Gather relevant information, identify key issues, compare data from different sources; draw appropriate conclusions to arrive at appropriate solutions.--- Teamwork & Collaboration: Facilitates Collaboration, actively engaging and to make joint decision and share best practices.--- Displays Global Perspective: Conveys an understanding of the organization's global market position, opportunities, capabilities, and competitive threats and takes cultural issues and geographic differences into account when making plans and decisions.Additional InformationMust be able to lift 25 lbs unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or runMust be willing to work overtime and on weekends where needed to meet deadlines and company goalsFisker Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment at Fisker Inc. is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.Applicants wishing to view a copy of Fisker Inc.'s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at .PM20. Requirements:

Keywords: Fisker Inc., Los Angeles , Lead Engineer Side Doors, Other , Manhattan Beach, California