Senior Interior Systems Engineer - Hard Trim (Automotive)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States. Hybrid work; candidates within commuting distance of a hirify.global hub may be required to work onsite four or more days per week. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Salary: $118,700–$198,500 for salary grade 7 or $138,800–$232,700 for salary grade 8, depending on scope, skills, and experience.

Company

hirify.global Motor Company develops vehicles and electric transportation solutions through its Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design organization.

What you will do

• Develop hard-trim system requirements, specifications, geometry, and engineering execution with design, supply chain, and core teams.
• Set component and system targets for function, cost, weight, and investment.
• Design 3D concepts that address challenging crash-load cases while balancing construction, materials, and manufacturing methods.
• Optimize designs through analytical and physical assessments and ensure compliance with federal regulations.
• Apply GD&T to deliver high-quality craftsmanship and fit and finish.
• Coordinate with studio, packaging, advanced engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and senior management through production launch.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and releasing interior subsystems and adjoining parts, including manufacturing and assembly processes.
• 3+ years of collaborative 3D CAD experience with tools such as NX, CATIA, or 3DX.
• 2+ years of team lead experience, plus system-level management experience.
• Experience with production release processes and launching a new product in a factory setting.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; visa sponsorship is available.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Advanced GD&T knowledge and expertise with CATIA, ENOVIA, or similar tools.
• Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Confluence, Jira, Asana, or similar information and project management tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile, cross-functional work focused on electric vehicle development and customer experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, mental health, and wellness benefits.
• Paid parental leave, family care days, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, and new-parent support.
• Paid time off, flexible vacation options, and generous paid holidays.
• Vehicle discounts, tuition assistance, retirement programs, employee resource groups, and community service time.