mbedded in a worldwide network Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. continuously strives to remain at the forefront of successful automotive research and development. MBRDNA is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California since 1995, with key areas of Autonomous Driving, Advanced Interaction Design, Digital User Experience, Machine Learning, Costumer Research, and Business Innovation. In Redford, Michigan, the focus is on powertrain and eDrive technology as well as in Long Beach, where the E-Mobility Group helps to shape the future of the North American market for hydrogen fuel cell and battery electric vehicles. The Testing and Regulatory Affairs Division in Ann Arbor and the Advanced Vehicle Design in Carlsbad complete the competence center.

Together, all the developers, technicians, engineers and designers take on the challenges of creating the next innovation. They’re inspired by the newest trends, find the best solutions for the customer, develop the latest and greatest technologies and create the next generation of connected, safe, sustainable and luxurious vehicles.

Here at MBRDNA, we are looking for talented, energetic, and committed individuals to join our diverse team. Our employees are the key to our success, and we support each individual in fulfilling his or her potential. We proudly continue the pioneering work initiated by founders Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz over 125 years ago.

Division:

The Advanced Exterior Design and MB Style Division is one of the top advanced design studios in the world. A specialized group of designers, clay modelers and engineers work together to create future generation of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The Division’s location takes advantage of a community that features current and future design trends, its proximity to the largest market for Mercedes-Benz (the US). The team is a diverse cross section of nationalities and cultures that inspire to create a truly global automobile.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

To lead design and develop new vehicle concepts in conjunction with the Mercedes-Benz corporate identity and strategy. Contributes to Advanced and Production Design projects, create innovative sketches and renderings, and deliver design presentations.

• Visualizes ideas and concepts in 2-D form through sketches, renderings and tape drawings
• Creates compelling and appropriate vehicular concepts
• Translates 2-D concepts and ideas into 3-D
• Presents 2-D and 3-D concepts verbally, visually and in written form
• Follows design directives and provides input into creative process
• Conducts design related research
• Analyzes design, engineering and marketing information
• Understands and applies knowledge of industrial materials, methods and technologies
• Works within program guidelines as a project team member
• Performs computer-aided design
• Establishes and maintains contacts with suppliers

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation, Product or Industrial Design
• 8 years of relevant experience
• Ability to visualize ideas and translate them into concepts
• Develop 2-D designs with analog and digital medium
• Ability to analyze and predict trends
• Has experience directing Clay Modelers, as well as CAD Modelers
• Understands automotive engineering architecture and has a strong technical ability to    create feasible designs
• Experience working on both Production and Concept car projects
• Has followed numerous automotive design projects from the conception phase to the manufacturing phase
• Experience working in an International OEM automotive studio
• Has lead junior and senior level designers through design programs and has a proven level of success

Preferred Qualifications:

• CAD proficiency

MBRDNA is an equal opportunity employer that offers generous benefits and compensation, work / life balance tools and several methods of recognition and rewards. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K savings plan, tuition and fitness reimbursement programs and much more.

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