Engineer, Vehicle Packaging + Change Control

Aptera Motorsis dedicated to building a future where every journey is powered by the sun. We specialize in creating solar electric vehicles that revolutionize the way we travel, providing sustainable and efficient transportation solutions.Company Cultureis built on transparency, ethical treatment of one another, a bias for action, and leading by example.Engineer, Vehicle Packaging and Change ControlCarlsbad, California | Engineering | Full-timeAbout the roleThe Packaging and Change Control Engineer will develop, design, engineer, maintain and update the overall vehicle packaging. The Packaging and Change Control Engineer will manage and organize vehicle engineering and manufacturing change process and control. The Engineer will work with all departments and design/engineering groups to ensure the most efficient vehicle packaging configuration and interfaces between all vehicle systems with considerations for installation and removal, tooling access and assembly, as well as correct system functionality and compliance with system requirements and regulations.The Packaging and Change Control Engineer will organize and manage the Change Control Board meetings and reviews with all departments and individuals involved in and affected by changes; will manage the interfaces between systems and components.This role joins a hands-on team that transforms ideas into reality. Offering a collaborative company environment, exciting projects, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge prototypes that shape future products.What you'll doCreate and develop CAD layouts showing the full vehicle configuration and architecture focusing on correct and efficient packaging.Manage and develop the Change Control Board and Change Implementation and communication activity within Aptera. Organize Change design reviews, documentation, and approval processes.Track changes and organize them into the company systems to be accessible and known by all departments. Coordinate with all involved departments (Engineering, Manufacturing and Procurement) the change implementation processFully active and work in CAD modeling to support various departments and/groups in their activities of design engineering and layout activities.Maintain the current full vehicle layout to the latest configuration, including approved changes and make sure the latest configuration is communicated to all departments and individualsWork with other groups/departments in coordinating the Change Over and Implementation processQualificationsHighly proficient in CAD (CATIAV5-6) and specifically in creating, setting up and maintaining large assemblies of CAD models and configurationsProficient in CAD modeling (CATIA V5-6), able to read, interpret and operate CAD models, technical drawings, GD&T, and layout/packagingStrong attention to detail and commitment to efficient design and engineeringExperience with the OEM change process, change control and change implementation processesAble to handle interfaces, integrate requirements from multiple groups/departments, and coordinate the change process.Experience in mitigating conflicts within the different departments and engineering requirementsExcellent communication and teamwork skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience with automotive, motorcycle and tri-cycle packaging and CAD layouts and configurationsKnowledge and experience with highly efficient change and change control processes using advanced tools for managing the processes and implementationExperience of working with multiple groups and departments managing different requirements and systemsFamiliarity with series production processes and assembly as well as rapid prototyping builds and manufacturingTeam StructureIndividual contributor while collaborating with other teams and individualsRequired Experience4 to 6 years of experience in packaging and change control engineering with applications on automotiveEducational RequirementsBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive or Manufacturing EngineeringSalary + BenefitsMarket competitive compensation packageStock option grantsFully funded benefits package for employee + dependentsGenerous Flexible Time Away policy