Lead Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of structural vehicle systems including

  frame, swing arm, handlebar, side/main stands, footrests, and grab handles

  .
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including

  Simulation, Testing, Manufacturing, and Program Management

  to ensure optimal part performance.
• Create and manage

  Design Verification Plans (DVPs)

  in collaboration with simulation and testing teams.
• Interpret simulation and test results to iterate and improve design quality and structural performance.
• Develop

  DFMEAs

  aligned with DVPs to proactively identify and mitigate potential failure modes.
• Manage and update the

  Engineering BOM

  , design standards, and documentation of lessons learned.
• Identify and communicate design risks with

  proactive mitigation planning

  .

Core Competencies:

• CAD Proficiency:

  SolidWorks, CATIA, NX

• Design Approaches:

  DFMEA, DFA, DFM, DFS, DFR

• Engineering Knowledge:

  Structural interaction with integrated systems, materials application

• Tolerance & Fit:

  GD&T, stack-up and clearance analysis

• Product Development:

  Simulation/testing collaboration, knowledge documentation, BOM management

• Tools/Methodologies:

  DFSS (preferred), design standard documentation