Senior Design Engineer - Interior Plastics
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree in Engineering and at least 6 years of experience designing automotive interiors.
- Knowledge and working experience with Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
- Experience using CATIA V5/V6 to create 3D models and 2D drawings.
- Ability to lead development of assigned parts, coordinate with offshore teams and customer counterparts, and manage schedules, deliverables, and technical follow-up.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional group and provide technical guidance to senior management.
- Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and tooling.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Lead and support engineering activities for large-scale product development programs by investigating feasibility, performing designs using CATIA, conducting layout reviews, creating drawings, and negotiating with surrounding component functional units.
- Create concepts and specifications that meet cost, delivery, accuracy, and quality targets and represent the best solution for the customer.
- Lead the transition from task-based activity to small-scale projects within the discipline or function by monitoring and tracking project progress and handling issues that arise; report and escalate issues to management as needed.
- Support management with project scope, scheduling, quoting, and reporting for small-scale projects.
- Mentor and train other associates on the team.
- Identify ways to increase overall efficiency, use up-to-date technology, and reduce design and parts costs.
- Education in Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, or Manufacturing specialties.
- Experience designing automotive interior components, particularly instrument panels, interior trim, and seat trim or structures.
- Exposure to computer-aided engineering (CAE).
About the company
Goken America provides engineering and technology services to automotive, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. It accelerates product development from concept to production through embedded systems and electromechanical engineering, CAE validation and simulation, CAD automation, cost engineering, and engineering staffing. Its offerings cover concept engineering, CAD design, prototyping, production launch, ADAS, EV and battery systems, SDV software-defined vehicles, and supporting aerospace and industrial programs. The company works with globally distributed teams (US, Japan, India) to deliver integrated engineering and operational solutions, enabling faster time-to-market, improved product quality, and scalable, repeatable outcomes for clients. Its goal is to help clients solve complex engineering challenges by combining technical execution with cross-cultural collaboration and scalable delivery models across a global capability footprint.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dublin, California
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Goken updated its validation services in 2026, signaling active alignment with SDV programs.
- The Pune technical center expansion gives Goken lower-cost execution capacity and global delivery coverage.
- Recent postings show hiring across battery prototyping, CAE, and Japanese interpretation, indicating active project flow.
What critics are saying
- OpenPR's 2025 SDV announcement is third-party marketing, not proof of signed enterprise demand.
- Indeed reviews cite poor job security, micromanagement, and limited growth, hurting retention.
- If OEM validation spend shifts to in-house teams, Goken's services model loses pricing power.
What makes Goken unique
- Goken specializes in automotive validation for software-defined vehicles, including cybersecurity and OTA testing.
- Its Pune center and Ohio headquarters support hybrid delivery across OEMs, Tier-1s, and Japan.
- Goken combines CAE simulation, embedded software, and validation under one engineering-services umbrella.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Remote Work Options
- Hybrid Work Options
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support
- Professional Development Budget