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Staff Vehicle Lighting Engineer

Gardena, California, United States

The Company:

Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based mobility company, leveraging the latest technologies and world’s best talent to realize exciting new possibilities in mobility. We’re producing user-centric, technology-first vehicles to establish new paradigms in human-vehicle interaction. We’re not just seeking to change how our cars work – we’re seeking to change the way we drive. At FF, we’re creating something new, something connected, and something with a true global impact.

Your Role:

The Staff Vehicle Lighting Engineer will have ownership to conceptualize, design and develop various lighting elements within the Lighting Engineering team. The person in this role will support the Exteriors and Interiors objective to manage a successful launch of all lighting development from concept stage through production to ensure customer satisfaction for the global automotive market. The Exterior Lighting Engineer will report to the Department Manager.

Faraday X (FX) is Faraday Future's initiative to promote advanced intelligent electric vehicles (AIEVs) in the U.S. market through strategic partnerships, an open-source approach, and a commitment to making luxury EVs accessible to the mass market. This initiative embraces an "Open-Source, Open-Platform, User-Definition, Co-Creation, and Sharing" philosophy, aiming to develop high-performance vehicles that seamlessly blend luxury with affordability. By leveraging FF's existing technology and expertise, Faraday X fosters close collaboration within the global supply chain to create cost-effective B-AIEV and RE-AIEV products.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of unique, innovative and advanced engineering lighting concepts and assembly designs - continuing these through release and product launch support.
  • Engineer mechanical, electromechanical, lighting components along with A-class surface and electronics integration.
  • Perform feasibility checks with respect to lighting, manufacturing, control & design aspects.
  • Work diligently with suppliers to develop each applicable component/sub-system to meet all weight, cost, durability, and performance targets.
  • Effectively collaborate with other engineering groups, suppliers and the leadership team to meet engineering deliverables within tight time constraints.
  • Ensure compliance of the system and component designs with all vehicle/component requirements, quality objectives, program milestones, performance, cost, weight & safety.
  • Experience in automotive component and subsystem engineering, demonstrating technical aptitude from concept through release and launch for production.
  • Understand the fundamental differences in design and engineering of premium luxury lighting and systems and have examples or a portfolio of completed programs.
  • In-depth technical expertise with the latest manufacturing technologies and feasibility execution to achieve systems requirements and world-class craftsmanship/performance targets.
  • Proficiency in 3D modeling utilizing CATIA V6 within an automotive product development environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of Design for Manufacturing, including familiarity with modern GD&T and dimensional engineering practices;
  • Experience with technical documentation in at least 1 full life cycle vehicle programs to include DVP&R and DFMEA.
  • Utilize DFSS methodologies as appropriate during the design, validation and launch of the programs.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and suppliers to transition concepts and designs to production.
  • Proven ability to manage difficult projects with tight timing constraints and provide examples of such scenarios throughout one’s career.
  • Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
  • Some travel domestically and/or internationally may be required.
  • Understanding of automotive lighting design fundamentals; prototype development and testing; systems engineering fundamentals; and system power and control logic are needed to be successful in this position.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical (BSME, BSEE) Engineering.
  • 10+ years of total work experience, with 5+ years of experience in automotive design and development.
  • Intermediate Design, packaging, A-class surface and 3D modeling skills (CATIA V5/6 preferred).
  • Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, BOM management and specifications development.
  • Motivator that is organized and a team player that can offer solid solutions to quickly resolve challenging design issues with a creative passion for innovation.

 Preferred Qualifications:

  • Thorough design, packaging, A-class surface and 3D modeling skills in CATIA V5/V6 (6,000+ hours).
  • Senior level knowledge of modern lighting design, injection mold tooling, plating, finishing, attachment schemes and assembly methodology.
  • Strong understanding of new and emerging technologies, products, and development methods to design a world-class consumer experience.
  • Multiple In-plant and/or program and vehicle launch experience
  • Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese

Annual Salary Range:

($155,000 - $200,000 DOE), plus benefits and incentive plans

 Perks + Benefits

  • Healthcare + dental + vision benefits (Free for you/discounted for family)
  • 401(k) options
  • Casual dress code + relaxed work environment
  • Culturally diverse, progressive atmosphere

Faraday Future is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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