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.
Job Location
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Manhattan Beach, CA (Hybrid Work – In Office and Remote) is preferred.
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Remote - USA (Remote Work with business travel) is a possibility for the right candidate.
Role Overview
Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer of Chassis Engineering, this role will work with our engineering partners and component suppliers to lead the design, sourcing, development, validation, and production launch of the Chassis Suspension, Wheels, and Tires. This role requires outstanding skills in leadership, analysis, critical thinking, conflict management, and risk management.
The Lead Engineer will work across the organization and with our engineering partner and component suppliers to ensure upstream and downstream impacts are identified, communicated, and aligned. This role requires exceptional communication and organizational skills.
A successful candidate needs to thrive in a pressurized environment using data and facts to help identify risks, manage resources, and solve problems quickly and effectively. A strong team ethic with the ability to interact at all levels and across business boundaries is required to be successful in this position.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Act as the key point of contact for Chassis Suspension, Wheels, and Tires within the Fisker organization.
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Lead Product Development teams for Chassis Suspension, Wheels, and Tires.
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Define performance targets for Chassis Suspension, Wheels, and Tires.
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Responsible for Business and Technical target setting and monitoring.
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Responsible for program metrics generation, including component weight, timing, delivery status, and cost status.
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Identify design, development, and validation disconnects and proactively identify and implement all required resolution activities.
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New supplier engagement and capability assessments.
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Material and process assessments.
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Participate in the creation of validation test plans and ensure US, EU, and China regulatory compliance.
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Participate in production launch and quality issue resolution activities and implement corrective actions.
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Support other Fisker Lead Chassis Engineers with their subsystems. May be asked to lead other Chassis subsystems if work balancing is needed. Therefore, overall Chassis knowledge is a plus.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field. Master of Science is preferred.
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6 to 10 years of relevant professional experience in Chassis Suspension, Wheels, and Tires design and development in the Automotive industry.
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Experience with CAD systems, including 2D drawing, 3D models, and GD&T. CATIA V5 / V6 is preferred.
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Experience with FEA analysis methodology, interpreting the analysis results for design change improvement.
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Experience with structural component machining and manufacturing processes, including casting, stamping, extrusion, welding, etc.
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Vehicle launch experience.
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Familiarity with US, EU, and China vehicle regulations.
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Deep curiosity to understand the product and direct competitors.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with the engineering partners, component suppliers, and intraorganizational customers.
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High level of attention to detail.
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Exceptional communication skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
Core Competencies
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Drive for Results: Drive for high performance, takes responsibility and works towards planning targets, overcoming obstacles, setbacks, and uncertainty.
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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.
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Customer Centricity: Anticipates evolving customer needs and how to address them, doing the right thing in the right way.
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Decision Making: Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.
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Analytical Thinking: Gather relevant information, identify key issues, compare data from different sources, and draw appropriate conclusions to arrive at appropriate solutions.
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Teamwork & Collaboration: Facilitates Collaboration, actively engaging and to make joint decision and share best practices.
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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 Requirements
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Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally, as required.
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Must be willing to work overtime and on weekends where needed to meet deadlines and company goals.
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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.
Fisker Group Inc. (“Fisker”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at Fisker is governed by merit, qualifications, and professional competence. Fisker does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, national origin / ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity / expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, or any other basis protected by law.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application / interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at hr@fiskerinc.com.