Lead Vehicle Development Engineer
ABOUT THE ROLE
SUPER73 is hiring a Lead Vehicle Development Engineer to work onsite at our Irvine, CA HQ! The Lead Vehicle Development Engineer will help establish the Vehicle Development group within SUPER73 and have a deep understanding of how to engineer a product from concept sketch to mass production. They will engineer technical solutions to meet the component, system and vehicle requirements. This role will lead the mechanical development of Super73 vehicles and accessories, generating efficient technical solutions that satisfy cross functional requirements. They will generate drawings and component specifications, ensuring function, quality and manufacturability.
Reporting to the VP of Engineering, they collaborate across the organization to develop engineering solutions, supplier specifications and design, material selection and manufacturing guidelines,
They work closely with the Vehicle Performance Team to support engineering tradeoffs, target setting and vehicle definition
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Lead the mechanical development of Super73 vehicles and other products
Lead component and system simulation and testing
Develop engineering solutions and technologies to meet engineering requirements
Generates simulation (CFD, FEA, etc.) and test data as needed to support engineering trade-offs
Provide guidance to design studio on manufacturing techniques, material selection and feasibility of concepts
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
BS in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or similar discipline
Experience designing or developing vehicles and/or mechanical systems
Demonstrated abilities in mechanical analysis (FEA)
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Skilled at CAD design
Strong knowledge of material selection and manufacturing processes
Strong technical engineering fundamentals
Dynamic and powerful attitude
Familiar with Electric Vehicles
Familiar with supplier relationship
Proficiency in scripting tools for data processing (MATLAB, Python etc)
Experience in the bicycle, e-bike, or motorcycle industries a plus
SUPER73’S PERKS AND BENEFITS
Employee bike and apparel discounts
Fully stocked kitchen (free snacks, drinks, and coffee)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Vacation/Sick Time off
401K Retirement Savings Program with a company Match
Amazing culture and a great place to work
SUPER73 provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We're a fast growing company looking for progress-driven and forward thinking individuals that are all about shaking up industry standards. SUPER73 is proud to promote equity in all aspects of our hiring practice and company operation. For more information, we invite you to visit eeoc.gov.