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Body Structures Engineer

Zoox· Vehicle Development – Body, Closures and Chassis
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Foster City, CA$170k - $204kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Engineer focused on the design, development, and integration of body structures for Zoox’s next-generation autonomous vehicle, from concept to start of production, with cross-functional collaboration across styling, CAE, manufacturing and suppliers.

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize, design (2D and 3D), and lead development/release of vehicle body components/assemblies to meet cost, weight, performance requirements
  • Develop short and long term schedule/plans for component development, release, delivery, and validation
  • Define/negotiate requirements and specifications for body systems to achieve best in class performance in structural, NVH, and crash performance; including DFMEAs, DVP’s and PVP’s, APQP
  • Support validation testing for component/vehicle
  • Support material and manufacturing process decisions both internally and externally
  • Work cross functionally and collaborate with peers, styling studio, packaging, CAE/attribute/test teams, management, manufacturing, suppliers
  • Develop processes, procedures and best practices for Body design and development

Qualifications

  • B.S. in mechanical engineering equivalent or higher
  • 4+ years experience in automotive body system design/engineering (OEM/supplier, university SAE team, or equivalent)
  • Knowledge/experience in vehicle engineering, automotive body systems design and engineering fundamentals, body materials and manufacturing processes, and component delivery
  • Experience with the development of specifications, DFMEAs, DVP’s and PVP’s, APQP and other technical and quality assurance processes
  • Experience in engineering best practices including design for six sigma (DFSS)
  • Ability to implement GD&T and dimensional engineering principles in design
  • Proficiency with CATIA V5 or V6 CAD software
  • Strong communication/collaboration skills with peers, suppliers, manufacturing, management

Skills

Required:Mechanical engineeringDFMEAs, DVPs, PVPs, APQPGD&T and dimensional engineeringCATIA V5/V6Cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Base salary, Amazon RSUs, and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights as part of compensation package
  • Sign-on bonus may be offered
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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