Product Design / Studio Engineer

• Champion design through mechanical engineering, guiding the team through complex tradeoffs to protect the product vision.
• Bridge design intent and engineering execution, ensuring cosmetic and ergonomic vision while driving structural viability.
• Own physical vehicle architecture, managing micro-tolerance loops and high-density component integration.
• Drive advanced CAD and surfacing, leading development of Class-A surfaces and digital master models.

By designing accessible, affordable, and sustainable autonomous transit vehicles, this role directly contributes to reducing carbon emissions and connecting underserved communities to opportunities, fostering economic and social prosperity.

• 5–10+ years of experience as a Product Design Engineer, Studio Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer working with Industrial Design teams.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating complex physical architecture layout and high-volume production experience.
• Exceptional proficiency in advanced 3D surfacing using Siemens NX, Creo, or SolidWorks.
• Deep knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mass-production techniques (injection molding, stamping, casting).

Glydways offers equal employment opportunities and a startup environment where you can build vehicle programs from scratch. Specific compensation and perks are not mentioned in the posting.

Glydways is reimagining public transit with a carbon-neutral, autonomous vehicle network that delivers high capacity, affordability, and minimal environmental impact, aiming to connect people to opportunity and unlock economic prosperity.