Skills Required: CATIA, CAD, CAD Design 1. CATIA – independently able to create complex 3D proposals – recognized as near expert in CATIA 2. CAD – independently able to create complex 3D proposals – recognized as near expert in CATIA 3. CAD Design – independently able to create complex 3D proposals – recognized as near expert in CATIA Skills Preferred: Design Release Engineer, Structural Engineering 1. Design Release Engineer – Basic understanding and experience in the area 2. Structural Engineering - Basic understanding and experience in the area Experience Required: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Equivalent 3+ years of proven experience in complete vehicle layout/package, including Body and Trim Preferred Requirements ¿ Strong familiarity with legislative requirements affecting the Design Feasibility process. ¿ Demonstrated experience in leading and presenting to decision making forums. ¿ Demonstrated understanding of feasibility tools and design studio feasibility progression. ¿ Strong understanding of the production processes. Education Required: Bachelor's Degree Education Preferred: Master's Degree Additional Information : ***Position is Hybrid (4 days/week - Monday to Thursday in office)*** As a Theme Development Engineer you will: ¿ Lead Studio property set up, and integrity including content, data pedigree, ride height, manikin drop and overall suitability ¿ Lead completion of studies within Design Feasibility FC Process from FC0 to K6, including completion of the Design Development Checklists, Hardpoints Plan, and the integration of aligned plans into surface ¿ Lead the integration of A-surface with thematic, VA, functional, and attribute inputs whilst maintaining the emotive character and art in the surface ¿ Guide initial theme set-up, and development through or in advance of functional, supplier, or attribute inputs ¿ Develop and maintain Surface Scaffold files to enable Physical and Digital model development and theme overlay ¿ Provide concept alternatives and provocations to support the reconciliation of thematic intent with functional and program assumptions ¿ Lead the optimization and balancing of inputs to the studio, including consideration of 'what-might-be' to support the theme vision ¿ Manage data within, into, and out of the studio