Associate Engineer Interiors at Proterra, Inc. in Greenville, South Carolina

Job Description:

Position Overview

This position will provide base and configuration design and release engineering support to Proterra’s Interior Manager and other site leadership team members. You will be responsible for providing a full range of engineering solutions to client groups at the site and be in an environment where you can have a significant impact.

About the Role – You will:

• Design portions of engineering solutions for interior components based on established engineering and quality principles and in accordance with Proterra best practices and guidelines.


• Collaborate and communicate with internal and external cross-functional teams on engineering design and development.


• Use CAD to create parts, assemblies, and drawings.


• Create and release ECOs, according to established project milestones and targets.


• Support design, sourcing, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing activities.


• Maintain BOMs and manage data releases in accordance with project milestones and targets.


• Participate as a member of project team, comprised of other internal engineers and external development partners, to develop reliable, cost effective, and high-quality solutions


• Coordinate meetings, lead design reviews, and track and resolve issues.


• Oversee design, development, and analysis of 3D CAD models and product assemblies, while ensuring coordination with interconnected vehicle systems.

• Write requirements, performance specifications, and DVP&Rs.

 About Our Group:

• As strategic partners, the Engineering team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us to do great things for our company.


• We strive to provide the highest level of service and support to our clients every day.


• We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.


• We treat each other with respect……and always try to have a little fun every day!


• This position will be part of the Engineering team that supports Proterra’s Manufacturing and Engineering operations, and located in Greenville, SC.

About You:

• Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization while building productive internal and external working relationships.

• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.


• Knowledge of design of basic mechanical parts and systems.


• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.


• Strong time management and organizational skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent English communication skills.


• Builds productive internal and external working relationships.

Your Experience Includes:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree


• 0 – 5 years of experience related to manufacturing and/or product development


• Knowledge of interior components (transit or automotive).


• Ability to self-direct and adapt quickly to changes.


• Ability to use 3D CAD software as an engineering design tool.

Knowledge of design of basic mechanical parts and  systems and GD&T principle

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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