Singer Vehicle Design · 17 hours ago
Design Engineering - Director of Interiors
Torrance, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$169K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expSinger Vehicle Design is committed to excellence in restoring and reimagining Porsche 911s. They are seeking a Director of Interiors in Design Engineering to lead a team focused on the design, engineering, and development of vehicle interior content, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Own the specification, design, development and validation testing of vehicle interior content providing technical direction, sourcing strategy, DFA and DFM
Define and implement the interior strategy aligned with corporate and product goals and market trends
Develop and manage the strategy of outsourcing engineering activity to partners to balance our internal headcount and ensure on activity is delivered on time within budget
Work with Supply Chain Management to ensure delivery of components and assemblies on schedule for all phases of prototype, pilot, pre-production, and production build
Conduct research and benchmarking on industry trends, competitor vehicles, and consumer insights to drive continuous improvement
Preparation and presentation of material to support project status reviews
Oversee all department engineering projects to guarantee vehicle interior engineering projects are delivered on time, on budget and to specification. Seek to drive continuous improvement in technology, engineering, and delivery
Identify and implement best practice engineering processes, improving robustness in our engineering integrity
Stay abreast of new developments and techniques in the fields of luxury upholstery, materials, and interior design to ensure the Singer brand is consistently recognized as unique in its market position
Incorporates clients’ unique requests and special wishes into the interior design, engineering, and manufacturing process
Lead the team responsible for specific vehicle program requirements including:
System Specification DFMEA, DVP, Vehicle / System level test specs
System Budgets & Expenditure including supporting setting system budgets
System Timing & Delivery including design, release (ETRS), development and validation plans
System planning & allocation
System BOM management & tracking
Robust issue resolution
With the Program Management team, own delivery for all projects in line with SCDP (Singer Creative Development Plan) and ensure the cascaded KPIs are on track
Provide authority on the EBOM to all stakeholders, ensuring project delivery is on time and to budget
Work with the Supply Chain and Manufacturing departments to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements
Qualification
Required
Mechanical or Automotive Engineering Degree or relevant experience
A high level of technical knowledge & experience of vehicle interior component and assembly design, test & production delivery processes
PC literate and a competent user of MS Office products
Experienced in OEM and/ or Engineering Services
Experience of high value and niche vehicle (low volume) programs
5 years of experience in automotive interior engineering, including leadership roles
Must have great attention to detail
Energetic, proactive, calm under pressure, personable and mature personality
Reliable and punctual
Strong team-worker – ability to thrive in a small, closely-knit team
Flexibility – being prepared to work longer hours when occasionally required
Become familiar with and work to the company's health and safety standards
Advise and report on any issues relating to health and safety
To comply with all company policies and procedures
Support other departments when required
Demonstrable leadership behaviors including being able to lead by example, lead negotiations influence stakeholders, be a coach and mentor
Takes ownership for team cohesion and team development
Excellent leadership and man- management skills
Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members
Commercially aware
Preferred
Formal management qualifications advantageous
Benefits
Generous paid time off
Low-cost health insurance
A 401(k) plan with a company match
Life and AD&D insurance
Long-term and short-term disability
Tools for our techs
Continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company
Company
Singer Vehicle Design
Singer Vehicle Design optimizes the classic air-cooled Porsche 911 for the 21st Century.
501-1000 employees
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