Description
About Fisker Inc.
California-based Fisker Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive industry by developing the most emotionally desirable and eco-friendly electric vehicles on Earth. Passionately driven by a vision of a clean future for all, the company is on a mission to become the No. 1 e-mobility service provider with the world’s most sustainable vehicles. To learn more, visit www.FiskerInc.com – and enjoy exclusive content across Fisker’s social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. Download the revolutionary new Fisker mobile app from the App Store or Google Play store.
Role Overview
The Vehicle Engineering team is looking for an exceptional Attribute Expert to lead Aerodynamics, HeVAC, Cooling and Occupant Comfort for EV passenger vehicles. This role will report directly to the Chief Engineer of Vehicle Engineering and will be responsible for developing system level and whole vehicle targets and leading the development of integrated and efficient vehicle designs.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance to Designers to optimize aerodynamic, heat management and passenger comfort performance.
- Develop and validate airflow management features.
- Work with design, module groups, suppliers to execute efficient aerodynamic designs.
- Identify and develop creative solutions to resolve styling/aerodynamic and thermal conflicts.
- Innovate, develop, and improve processes.
- Interpret test results, propose recommendations for improvement and how changes will make an impact.
- Design aero parts, prepare for, and conduct, scale model and full-scale wind tunnel tests.
- Document and present findings to cross-functional teams and engineering management
- Support key milestones at each phase of the project.
- Become the Aero, Thermal and Comfort subject matter expert at Fisker.
Requirements
- >7 years’ experience in product development with focus on Air flow, HeVAC & Thermal management
- BS/MSc Degree in relevant engineering subject
- Proven track record of ability to define, manage and deliver system & vehicle level targets
- Working experience of Environmental Test Chamber & Aerodynamic facilities
- Good understanding of fluid dynamics and simulation software
- Environmental testing experience, including instrumentation, data acquisition and data processing
- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Experienced in the Interpretation of customer quality data (e.g., JD Power).
- Familiarity with Premium automotive sector, products & features
- Experience of competitor vehicle benchmarking (physical & web-based)
Preferred Skills / Experience / Competences
Drive for Results: Drive for high performance, takes responsibility and works towards planning targets, overcoming obstacles, setbacks and uncertainty.
Business Acumen: Contribute to the company strategy and aligns the strategic priorities of own area with the direction and strategic priorities of the broader organization.
Customer Centricity: Anticipates evolving customer needs and how to address them, doing the right thing in the right way.
Decision Making: Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.
Analytical Thinking: Gather relevant information, identify key issues, compare data from different sources; draw appropriate conclusions to arrive at appropriate solutions.
Teamwork & Collaboration: Facilitates Collaboration, actively engaging and to make joint decision and share best practices.
Displays Global Perspective: Conveys an understanding of the organization's global market position, opportunities, capabilities, and competitive threats and takes cultural issues and geographic differences into account when making plans and decisions.
Additional Information
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run
- Must be willing to work overtime and on weekends where needed to meet deadlines and company goals
Fisker Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment at Fisker Group Inc. is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of Fisker Group Inc. Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at hr@fiskerinc.com.