Design Engineer (Instrument Panel & Console Floor) - Remote

<span class="jobdescription"><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></h2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.25pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same. </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">YOUR ROLE</h2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:8.25pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Support the design and development of Interior Systems components, specifically Instrument Panels and Floor Consoles, by analyzing technical specifications, engineering drawings, CAD data, and Bills of Material (BOM) throughout the vehicle development lifecycle.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.25pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Purchasing, Vehicle Programs, Suppliers) to support RFQs, engineering changes, technical reviews, and benchmarking activities related to interior components.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.25pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Develop basic to intermediate costing and “Should Cost” analyses, evaluating the cost impact of design decisions, materials (plastics, trims, assemblies), and manufacturing processes, while supporting cost optimization initiatives.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.25pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Provide technical and cost-related input to support supplier negotiations, cost gap analysis, and commodity strategies using internal costing methodologies and databases.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">YOUR PROFILE</h2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:8.25pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Automotive Engineering or related field. </li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.25pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Minimum 3 years of experience in Engineering or Technical Design roles, preferably within the automotive industry.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.25pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Experience in the design or development of Interior Systems, specifically: Instrument Panel (IP), Floor Console or Interior trim components and assemblies.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.25pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and technical documentation.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.25pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Strong interest and willingness to learn and perform Costing activities.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.25pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Previous exposure to cost analysis, should-cost models, or technical costing is a plus.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.25pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Advanced English proficiency.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE?</h2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:8.25pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">At Capgemini Engineering, we encourage flexibility in how, when, and where people get their work done, allowing a better work-life balance, and greater empowerment. They partner with their managers to find an arrangement that works best for their role and their circumstances. </li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.25pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">At Capgemini Engineering, we’re always looking ahead. We’re part of a team that creates opportunities to achieve valuable change. Change that makes a difference. New connections, new technologies, new ways to work. It’s so energizing.​</li> <li style="margin-bottom:8.25pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">At Capgemini Engineering, we make it easy for you to deepen knowledge and learn new skills while you’re still doing the day job.</li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:8.25pt;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.25pt;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>ABOUT CAPGEMINI</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.25pt;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided every day by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 300,000 team members in nearly 50 countries. With its strong 50-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering, and platforms.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.25pt;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>Get the future you want!</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.25pt;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em>At Capgemini Mexico, we aim to attract the best talent and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, so there is no discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic of a person. All applications are welcome and will be considered based on merit against the job and/or experience for the position.</em></p></div></div></div> </span>

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