Forseven, a revolutionary company that will transform the EV industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, is seeking an exceptional LEAD ENGINEER – ZONE LEADER (BODY) to join our highly skilled and dynamic BODY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT.
The Opportunity….
Reporting to the Manager – Body Zone Leadership, you will be the Lead Engineer responsible for integration designs within the Body Space within your ‘Zone’. You will be responsible for providing specialized knowledge, guidance, and leadership regarding the CAD design and integration of the 3 main areas of Body (Structures, Interior and Exterior). As part of the Body Integration team, you will collaborate closely with engineering teams and external partners to optimize design solutions all the way from Concept release through to series production sign off on a program of your assigned zone.
What you’ll do….
* Technical Expertise & Consultation: Serve as the CAD integration lead for your zone of the vehicle to ensure that all DMU, Technical and PQ issues are resolved between the systems within Body. To achieve this, the successful candidate will require strong CAD skills as well as the ability to suggest ideas that may need to balance all parties requirements for the good of the final customer.
* Supporting Functional Integration: - Support Attribute and technical integration within the given ‘Zone’ to drive out complexity and deliver the most cost and mass efficient technical solutions against the vehicle targets for Quality, Cost and Timing. This will be by calling on and challenging the expertise within the business to deliver the best solutions for the customer
* Collaborating with the Architecture team: Working with the vehicle architecture and Package teams from at an early stage of the vehicle to develop master sections and solutions to deliver an entire vehicle considering all inputs from Programme and Engineering teams within Body
* Collaboration & Support: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Architecture, Packaging, product design, quality assurance, and manufacturing, to resolve integration-related challenges and optimise product designs.
* Report & Document: As required, take on and lead potentially complex issue resolutions in an 8D like structure all the way from design to production line issues. This may include representing the PD team in escalation meetings with the Manufacturing facility and validate original system concepts are being implemented as per original design intent.
Who you are….
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related field (Master's or PhD preferred).
* Minimum of 10 years of experience working within a Body Engineering function with a heavy CAD focus, ideally with CATIA v5 or v6
* In-depth knowledge of design principals for key Body systems within a zone (Front, Rear, Cabin, underbody etc).
* Proven track record of leading or contributing to R&D projects, product development, or material innovation.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including in a Manufacturing Environment
* Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
* Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
* Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and lead technical discussions.
About us and our culture…
At Forseven, we are more than just a team of professionals; we are dynamic innovators, visionary collaborators and trailblazers who believe in making a difference. Our passion lies in revolutionising the electric vehicle industry through our cutting-edge advancements and sustainable solutions that aim to transform the way transportation is perceived.
Currently operating under stealth mode, our focus is entirely directed towards achieving excellence as pioneers in creating sustainable mobility solutions which will help shape the future of transportation.
We're looking for enlightened individuals who possess an unwavering passion, relentless drive, and insatiable curiosity to question conventional norms and push beyond perceived limitations.