Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design conversion structures. Design and validate body and floor structure designs in CAD, starting with early concepts and physical mock-ups and carrying them through to release. Specify structural adhesive and bonding applications alongside welded joints that hold up in production.Engineer mechanisms and components. Select and design steel and aluminum parts that balance vehicle weight, load capacity and structural strength. Engineer complex moving parts such as closures, door operators, suspension modifications and ramp mechanisms that integrate cleanly with modified structures.Ensure compliance Keep every modification compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), ADA requirements and mobility industry safety standards.Build and validate. Lead prototype builds including design verification (DV) and process verification (PV) builds and coordinate crash testing. Plan design, purchasing, assembly, and testing needs that align with overall project timing and deliverables using Stage Gate/APQP processes.Bring designs to production. Partner with our purchasing, parts and production teams to launch designs that meet cost, quality, and timing targets without compromising safety.Always improving. Look to standardize parts and designs across vehicle platforms wherever it makes sense. Support root cause investigations, engineering changes and design improvements on vehicles already in production.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.3–5+ years of experience in automotive body-in-white (BIW), body structures, or vehicle structural engineering.Proficiency in CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD.Working knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding processes, structural adhesives & bonding methods and automotive materials.Experience with engineering and quality tools such as FEA, DFA/DFM, DOE, DFMEA/PFMEA, DVP&R, 8D or similar problem solving, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up.Understanding of FMVSS standards relating to crash dynamics and vehicle safety testing.Sharp problem solving abilities and close attention to detail with clear written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and able to meet deadlines while under pressure.

EXTRAS:

Prior experience or familiarity with vehicle upfitting, specialty vehicles, or mobility conversions.Familiarity with industry relevant FMVSS standards, SAE J2249 securement requirements or the NMEDA Quality Assurance Program (QAP).Familiar with ANSYS, LS-DYNA or HyperWorks.

You should be proficient in:

• Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles