Senior Studio Engineer bei MBRDNA

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Studio Engineer to support our Design Studio in Carlsbad, CA. The Senior Studio Engineer will be responsible for the development of new vehicle concepts in conjunction with the Mercedes-Benz corporate identity and strategy. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an understanding of all project-engineering criteria and suggests creative, innovative engineering solutions that push the boundaries of technology while adhering to Mercedes-Benz corporate engineering policies. In addition, this person will act as the liaison between local Designers/Modelers and Mercedes-Benz AG.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide engineering criteria and guidelines for the design teams and suggest creative engineering solutions.

Translate 2-D and 3-D data and criteria for easy use by designers and present 2-D and 3-D concepts verbally, visually, and in written form.

Understand and educate designers on all safety related design issues, follow design directives, and provide input into creative process.

Conduct engineering, materials and process related research and prepare presentations to communicate clay model feasibility.

Analyze design, engineering and marketing information and understand/apply knowledge of industrial materials, methods, and technologies.

Work within program guidelines as a project team member, perform computer-aided design with CATIA, Siemens NX and any other necessary software, and provide advanced packaging solutions for new concepts.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Provide technical assistance for both Exterior and Interior design, as well as UX design.

Program Management and oversight of timing of all projects in coordination.

Basic IT Support in coordination with IT department.

Take part in managing the projects and coordinate with the partners in the US and in Germany.

Purchasing of required material related to the engineer for each project. Keep inventory of material in studio.

Organization of the transport of physical models.

This includes organizing scheduling, tracking and overall logistics related to the transport of physical models.

Data management and archiving.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Engineering or related field

3+ years of relevant work experience

Ability to understand designer’s ideas and translate them into concepts, packages or alternative engineering solutions

Skilled in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.

Knowledge of Catia, Siemens NX and Alias software

Ability to analyze criteria and engineering drawings

Outstanding knowledge and expertise of automotive architecture and systems

Exemplary communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong team player

Experience working in a major OEM creative Design Studio as a packaging Engineer

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of CAD and CAx computer systems, 5-axis milling machines, and software.

Previous experience working on tightly scheduled vehicle programs and program management.

German Language skills a plus.

Ability to travel if necessary.

Project managing all projects in aspect of timing, deliverables.

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