Interior & Safety Design Engineer
The Koenigsegg R&D team is a small, agile hub of highly talented individuals, where the sum is greater than the parts. Koenigsegg is committed to hiring and developing top talent from across the world in every discipline. Our world-class team operates with a non-conventional Lean Development philosophy, emphasizing strong interdisciplinary collaboration, a flat organizational structure, and technical contribution at all levels. You will be expected to challenge and be challenged, to create, and to innovate.
For this role, we are looking for someone with a genuine passion for engineering and for creating the best vehicles in the world. You will be working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company leading the way in the hypercar industry. You’ll work alongside accomplished, world-renowned engineers on perhaps the most exciting automotive programs in existence today. You will become a member of the Interior group within the Koenigsegg Engineering team.
Responsibilities
Design and develop interior components and safety systems, ensuring they meet structural, aesthetic, and safety requirements.
Create 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings using CATIA V6 3DEXPERIENCE.
Support the release of products into production through PLM.
Ensure that products meet applicable compliance and regulatory requirements.
Support the Vehicle Homologation team in ensuring regulatory compliance of the systems.
Organize and carry out tests to verify component functionality and requirements.
Provide technical support to ensure the successful introduction of products into production.
Estimate cost and time requirements for each component.
Interact with suppliers and technology providers.
Collaborate closely with the Design Studio, Production, Aftermarket, Prototype, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical, CAE, and Homologation teams.
Required Skills
At least 5 years of proven experience in automotive interior development for production vehicles (hypercar experience is a plus).
Experience developing designs through all stages, from initial concept to final production.
Knowledge of carbon fibre design and manufacturing.
Experience in automotive seat design.
Experience designing interior safety components and trims.
Expertise in CATIA V5/V6 3DEXPERIENCE for design, surface modelling, and technical drawings.
Strong engineering judgement.
Solid understanding of GD&T principles and their application in mechanical design.
Experience with automotive safety regulations, including ECE and FMVSS.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Understanding of prototyping, production technologies, and validation procedures.
Professional-level English.
Advantages
Experience with CAVA.
Experience with DFMEA.
Koenigsegg is most known for building some of the fastest cars in the world; with almost all of our megacar technologies that are patented and made in-house by our almost 750 world-class technicians, engineers, sourcing experts, production craftsmen, and communicators.
What we’ve created is a unique proving ground of engineering creativity that makes use of our breakthrough megacar development and legacy to push the boundaries of sustainable mobility technology.
So, what’s next?
We are on a universe-denting mission to develop the next generation of breakthrough tech and products. We are looking for outstanding, impactful, and authentic individuals to grow with us. Our ambitions are inspiring but will push the limits of what is possible – requiring one to work efficiently amid our cross-functional teams to execute at high-quality levels.
The goal is clear: innovate and transform.