Senior Exterior Engineer

Job Title 

Sr. Exterior Engineer

About Canoo 

Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done. 

The “Canoo Way” 

Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations. 

Job Purpose

As a Sr. Exterior Engineer, you will lead and inspire a highly motivated team of automotive engineers dedicated to bringing quality products to market on time, within budget and with exceptional quality. You will work with internal design engineering, supplier quality, program management and purchasing teams and the chosen external suppliers to ensure a smooth transition from design to physical product.

Responsibilities (80s of the Position)

• Lead & Develop of Exterior components.
• Initiate cross-functional development to produce high quality design that meets requirements of the system as a whole.
• Work with the studio team to provide feedback and generate A-surfaces that meet all DFM requirements while keeping with the theme of the vehicle.
• Section development for to support development.
• Mentor less experienced team members.
• Proactively communicate issues to all other stakeholders

Required Experience  

• 4-year higher education qualifications (engineering or equivalent)
• 5+ years of hands-on automotive closures experience
• Advanced knowledge of the automotive landscape, particularly EVs.
• Ability to work within a small, task focused, creative, agile team.
• Experience with Catia 3DX.

Travel Requirements 

• Occasional travel may be required.

Physical Requirements for Non-Physical Positions

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time, occasionally bending or stooping, lifting up to 10 pounds, and prolonged periods of computer use.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

What's Cool About Working Here... 

• Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone  
• Comprehensive Health Insurance  
• Equity Compensation 
• Flexible Paid Time Off 
• Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy 

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation