What you’ll be able to do: Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day operations of the R&D department and ensure resources are in place for engineering and technician teams.
• Define, purchase, and install equipment and tools needed for R&D teams to do their jobs, and work with vendors to support prototyping and testing efforts.
• Evaluate operations for inefficiencies and implement improvements to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Assemble and debug test equipment hardware and control systems, and design and build test fixtures and assembly tools.
• Define requirements for lab spaces and equipment install and work directly with engineering and facility ops teams for install and bring up of lab equipment.
• Coordinate logistics operations between sites to ensure components and vehicles make it to desired locations, on time and in condition to continue development activities.
• Define and implement safety procedures and training to ensure a healthy and safe work environment, and work with EH&S and waste management teams to define best practices for handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Manage and run manual machine shop, including lathes, mills, and hand tools. Maintain tooling inventory, and ensure users are properly trained and using the shop in a safe manner.
• Build out prototyping infrastructure including rapid prototyping, manual and CNC machine tools
Minimum Requirements:
2-year degree in Automotive Tech & Repair or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience supporting electric vehicle architecture & integration development.
Strong background in mechanical prototyping, machining, and fabrication.
Experience with lab equipment installation and maintenance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products and vehicle prototyping.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team.
• A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.
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