ABOUT CANOO 

If you're intrigued by the dream of working alongside the smartest & most revolutionary designers and engineers in the EV space, Canoo just may be the place for you. Are you a person who is irked by the status quo? Do you derive personal satisfaction from doing something you've never done before, and seeing that work actually put into production? Here at Canoo, every day is vastly different from the one before it, as we're moving swiftly toward our goal of changing the way the world looks at Urban Mobility. We're a well-funded start-up, led by the who's who of EV business leaders, whose passion brought them together on this special mission. We're diligently preparing for our first vehicle launch and looking for deeply experienced and passionate talent, who are not just looking for a “job," but rather are driven to raise the bar and create new benchmarks within the global EV industry. Read on... 

JOB PURPOSE

As a Launch Engineer in the Exteriors team, you will be joining a highly motivated team of automotive engineers dedicated to bringing quality products to market on time, within budget and with exceptional quality.

As Launch Engineer you will be working with cross functional teams and suppliers to ensure a smooth transition from design to physical product. Working closely with the SQE department you will be responsible for the continual ramp, stabilization, and optimization of the Exterior Systems including but not limited to Fascia, Fender, Underbody Panels, Trims and Molding, Mirrors, Chargeport Door etc. Through tool trials, gamma build, pre-production builds and launch, you will ensure that manufacturing, component, and assembly concerns are identified, captured and appropriate corrective actions are put in place to ensure a timely resolution of all concern. You will play an integral role in the successful launch of the product.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Supplier Quality activities prior and during the build events.
• Support the product development and manufacturing process during the build phases and launch.
• Collect, document, and triage the build issues pertaining to assembly, quality, performance and lead the issue root cause activities.
• Work with the stakeholders to define, test and implement issue resolutions.
• Support engineering design change trials.
• Review, sign-off and approve supplier requests for component changes.
• Assist Incoming Quality and Assist End-of-Line Testing.
• Support finished vehicle and assembly process audits.
• Implement short- and long-term countermeasures to support build schedule and validate improvements.
• Participate in Design Reviews to support engineering activities during product development.
• Review FMEA, Process Flow Diagram, Control Charts, etc to identify and resolve issues during development and launch of product.
• Travel Required: Up to 75%

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent
• 10+ years' experience of launching new programs.
• Strong knowledge of Plastic Injection Molding, Thermoforming, Compression molding and other manufacturing processes utilizing a variety of material.
• Strong understanding of vehicle craftsmanship, fit and finish, and quality requirements.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and do GD&T analysis.
• Proficiency in CAD software, preferably CATIA V5/V6.
• Experience with MS Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to inspect, test, do dimensional analysis and report generation in automotive environment.
• Ability to make data driven decisions.
• Experience defining test plans, define test set up and analyzing data.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and driven.

WHAT'S COOL ABOUT WORKING HERE... 

• Four months paid primary care giver leave 

• Flexible PTO 

• Participation in the Employee Equity Compensation Plan 

• Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy 

• Work in a high-growth start up that will redefine urban mobility

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.   

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Canoo Inc. and its subsidiaries and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Canoo unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.