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About canoo: about canoo canoo’s mission is to bring evs to everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolutionWe have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicleCanoo is starting production in 2022 and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designersWith offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done.
The “canoo way” canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: think 80/20 (“important versus less important”), act 30/30 (“reduce waste and increase output”), and live 90/10 (“we have each other’s back”)We hire based on “met” - mindset, equipment and willingness to train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results while being humble, hungry to succeed, and hunting for opportunities to winWe train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iq) and emotional intelligence (eq), applying facts, finesse, and force when they communicateThe principles and drills of the canoo way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operationsOverview: as a lead engineer in the exteriors team, you will lead the development of the class a sheet metal parts and structural components on the front and rear endResponsibilities:
Concept, feasibility, and development of fenders, front end module, structural components, other trim panels to deliver a world class and high-quality product
Layout and packaging within vehicle architecture
Interact with cross-functional teams to understand and work around package requirements and limitations, ergonomics, manufacturability, etc.
Component and system level gd&t, at a minimum 1d stack analysis
Develop, manage, and maintain technical documentation like dvp and dfmea, component and system technical specifications
Maintain and track open items, iterations, cost and timing impacts from concept to production in the most effective way
Develop the commodities to meet all regulatory requirements and find the right balance between weight, cost and performance targets to meet vehicle requirements
Design and engineer commodity with an approach of build to print
Complete and release component & sub system design, utilizing a mix of in-house design and supplier engineering where required
Lead internal engineers and external suppliers to deliver the exterior commodities
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 10 years of experience or evidence of exceptional ability
Master’s in mechanical engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years of experience or evidence of exceptional ability
Experience designing sheet metal parts, plastic injection molded parts
Automotive engineering experience of exterior systems and sub systems, using catia v5 / v6
Expertise with the latest manufacturing technologies and execution to achieve systems requirements and world-class craftsmanship/performance targets
Strong working knowledge of design for manufacturing, including knowledge of gd&t
Experience of developing and managing dfmeas, dvp&r’s and other technical documents
Experience of working from concept to launch on at least two automotive programs
Experience of leading a team
What`s cool about working here...:
Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make evs available to everyone
Comprehensive health insurance
Equity compensation
Flexible paid time off
Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy
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 operateWe also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of canoo incAnd its subsidiaries and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by canoo unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.
Canoo cares deeply about the safety of all candidates who may be asked to participate in an in-person interviewWhile the company remains operational, some of our positions are remote, while others require working on-siteCanoo is following the covid-19 protocols set forth by local state and federal governance and the cdc guidelinesCandidates who are vaccinated will be asked to provide a copy of proof of vaccination upon arrival for the interviewCandidates who are not vaccinated will be asked to provide proof of a negative covid-19 test that is no less than 48 hours oldWe ask that you practice hand hygiene, social distance, and wear face coverings to reduce the risks of exposure to covid-19We appreciate your cooperation with our safety protocols while you explore your future with canoo!
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