Lightship Security
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Exteriors & Closures
Broomfield, CO · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$100k-$130kDetected 76 days ago
SolidWorksCATIAMechanical DesignAerospace Engineering
About the role
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute mechanical designs for linear actuation, windows/glazings, or closures, from conception through prototyping and production, selecting manufacturing technologies well matched to program volumes and in line with vehicle cost and performance targets.
- Develop and release design data and documentation to adequately specify subsystem content at RFQ, prototype and production release phases.
- Support selection of suppliers and act as primary contact for vehicle exterior component suppliers through the DFM, prototyping, and production readiness phases.
- Plan and carry out component and subsystem level testing to validate designs and identify opportunities for design improvement throughout the phases.
- Provide input into, and support the execution of system and vehicle level testing as needed.
- As Senior Mechanical Design Engineer you will develop design solutions for the body and exterior systems from concept phase through physical implementation utilizing multiple manufacturing processes.
- The team is responsible for glazings, closures, canopy actuation, body panels, and bumpers - you'll own a subset.
- Overview Lightship is the first American all-electric recreational vehicle manufacturer currently developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age.
- Honoring Diverse Perspectives Lightship is committed to hiring and developing top talent from diverse backgrounds.
- Your work will lead the perception of the product, as the first thing people see and get excited about, and their first touch points interacting with the trailer.
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Experience designing and engineering similar products, taking them from concept to production manufacturing, ideally in a lower volume environment
- Familiarity with DFM for one or more of the following: glass and polycarbonate glazing, sheet metal, molded parts, sealing profiles, CNC machined components, gear mechanisms.
- Solid working knowledge of a 3D CAD system, ideally Catia V5 or 3DX Catia (NX or SolidWorks are also considered)
- We operate in a collaborative environment with a flat organizational structure and expect a high degree of integrity, autonomy and creativity from all members of the team.
Nice to have
- BS mechanical/aerospace engineering or similar (MS preferred)
Compensation
- $100k-$130k
Benefits
- We believe representing and supporting diverse groups is key to the success of our team members, customers, shareholders and the achievement of our mission and vision.
Company info
- We are on a mission to create a more healthful all-electric experience for a pastime that millions of families enjoy and believe strongly that our team should not have to worry about quality healthcare for themselves or their loved ones along the way.
- 8 throughout the year + the company observes a week of scheduled downtime during the end of the year, allowing all employees to enjoy a break - 12 weeks paid parental leave - Yearly LightTrip stipend for an RV trip &/or professional development opportunities Lightship offers all of its full time employees and their dependents full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance.
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