Engineer - Design Engineering & Feasibility Support (Automotive)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States. Onsite is preferred; remote work is considered if working during PST core hours from 9am to 3pm.

Applicants must have immediate, ongoing, valid authorization to work full time in the United States on a permanent basis. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Company

hirify.global provides design and engineering services to global automotive OEMs from concept through production.

What you will do

• Lead feasibility development from concept through production surface for exterior lighting, exterior development, or interior vehicle programs.
• Develop vehicle design proposals and CAD-based zone layouts supporting design leadership and feasibility progression.
• Balance functional and design attribute trade-offs throughout the feasibility process.
• Integrate upper-body functional requirements and provide conceptual support for design feasibility engineering.
• Develop feasibility surface proposals and system-level studies for design studio and vehicle program alternatives.
• Support creative solutions to engineering and vehicle packaging issues through functional and appearance-focused analysis.

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Technology, Materials Science, or Supply Chain Management degree at bachelor level or higher.
• 10+ years of direct supplier quality engineering or development experience, or 5+ years of experience in a startup environment, preferably with automotive accessories.
• Experience with complete vehicle layout and packaging, Body and Trim, Design Studio procedures, feasibility tools, and design feasibility progression.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, legislative requirements, automotive safety, and mechanical and electrical integration standards for EV accessory systems.
• Experience with CAD, technical drawings, GD&T, quality systems, ERP and eQMS tools, supplier KPIs, and supplier performance management.
• Permanent United States work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with low-voltage systems, exterior or interior accessory integration, and smart technology features.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, lean principles, continuous improvement, 8D, and Six Sigma.
• Experience presenting to decision-making forums and leading cross-functional feasibility activities.

Culture & Benefits

• Contract role within an expanding automotive design and engineering team.
• Opportunity to support a program developing purpose-built electric vehicles focused on simplicity, modular design, and customer customization.
• Dynamic, fast-paced startup environment with emphasis on integrity, problem-solving, and relationship building.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified candidates.

Hiring process

• Submit an application for review.
• A recruiter will contact suitable candidates.