Canoo’s mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a world-class team to deploy this sustainable mobility revolution. We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies, award-winning designs, and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production in 2022 and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists, engineers, and designers. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by purpose, and possess a strong desire to get things done.

The “Canoo Way”

Canoo’s success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills, which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (“Important versus less important”), Act 30/30 (“Reduce waste and increase output”), and Live 90/10 (“We have each other’s back”). We hire based on “MET” - Mindset, Equipment and willingness to Train - and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results while being Humble, Hungry to succeed, and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ), applying Facts, Finesse, and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success, our ability to grow, continuously improve, innovate and are at the core of our day-to-day operations.

The Industrial Engineering – BIW, Paint, General Assembly and Battery Module position is charged with facilitating the production goals of the LV and MPDV Vehicle Programs for process safety, quality, timing, costs, efficiency (HPV, eHPV). The Industrial Engineer is the architect of the shop methods and processes, and the representative of Manufacturing in Canoo Program LV and MPDV. The Industrial Engineer must ensure the feasibility of the products, prove and guarantee the buildability of the products, in the trail builds, and series production, for launch through to the long-term capacity of the system. The Industrial Engineer supports the MPPL, as they create the methods, processes, and capacities of the total production process. Systems, products, and processes must be handed over to the US site plants to the schedule.

• Target-oriented planning, implementation, introduction of production processes and production initiatives.
• Ensuring target achievement for production-relevant goals (deadlines, costs, quantities, process reliability, HPV, eHPV, quality and content).
• Planning, monitoring, controlling and ensuring the execution of work packages in terms of performance, capacities, costs, deadlines and quality.
• Development of a project structure and process plan (work packages, deadlines, etc.) together with the Manufacturing Engineering team, as well as agreement of targets within the project organization.
• Analysis of the target and actual data during the course of the project and identification of needs for action, and proposed solutions to reach the targets.
• Introduction of production concerns into the project or other functional areas in the project (development support and other areas).
• Commissioning of functional groups to investigate production alternatives.
• Coordination of issues with the US site plants.

Representation of the product project with regard to production in the relevant committees and with contracted resources for methods, processing, work-instructions, line and equipment builds, installation, commissioning, and launches.

• As a member of committees representing production interests.
• Regular information to the Program teams, the Facilities teams, and the Operating groups (US site) regarding the current status of the project work.

Adherence to the defined HPV and eHPV targets/budget within the program LV and MPDV management tasks.

• Help create and implementing project and product goals by means of target agreements with the technical and facilities teams.
• Initiating personal development and qualification together with the other Manufacturing leads.
• Define the work objectives and review the work results. Ensure development and qualification of employees regarding production and project work. Professional management of the production contact persons from the departments (including development). 

The Manufacturing Engineer must ensure:

• Operations can achieve the production targets, by driving the functionality, safety, quality, and efficiency of the process(es).
• Compliance with the conditions of all responsible systems (process safety, quality, quantities, HPV, eHPV, cost, and morale).

The manufacturability of the process and products.

• The manufacturability of the products in series systems and the short and long-term ability to match target to actual.
• The manufacturability of the processes in trial and series systems, and the short and long-term ability to match target to actual.
• Assure the achievement of project financial and operating forecasts and targets.
• Gather, analyze and communicate relevant information so that effective decisions can be made regarding applicable product or process issues.
• Support product launches, with supplemental problem-solving capabilities and feedback through to Engineering, Support Departments, and Chief Engineer functions.
• Coordinate and help train Plant - Manufacturing Engineering, team lead and associates ad hoc team prior to launch(es), to achieve group objectives and maximize product, process, equipment, and methods readiness.
• Primary communication link between the Chief Engineer team, MPPL and the Manufacturing team.
• Liaison between line, equipment, and process components suppliers, Purchasing, and MPPL team, to track and assure target achievement.

Industrial Engineering Capabilities- BIW, Paint, General Assembly and Battery Module technologies

General Education/Experience:

• Minimum – BS degree in Industrial Engineering with a minor in mchanical and/or electrical Engineering
• Minimum – 5 year experience with a an Auto OEM/Teir 1 supplier with at least one of core BIW, Paint, General and Battery Module technology.
• A leader but work well in team, good communication skill, respectful of other, and is guided by safety first.

Specific Experience – Industrial Engineer with experience with one or more BIW, Paint, General Assembly and Battery Module Assembly Technologies

Industrial Engineer: 

• Industrial engineering, man and machine layout, time studying/simulation software’s, through put studies and simulation software, ergonomics, ergonomic simulation software, robotic/simulations, Siemen’s control systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Catia, AutoCAD, Team Center, process sheets/work instructions, and other related technologies.

Physical Requirements for Physical Positions

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to lift up-to 25 or more pounds, stand, sit, bend/stoop, or operate office equipment or machinery.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Meaningful, challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Equity Compensation
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy

Canoo is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Canoo Inc. and its subsidiaries and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Canoo unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting. 

Canoo cares deeply about the safety of all candidates who may be asked to participate in an in-person interview. While the company remains operational, some of our positions are remote, while others require working on-site. Canoo is following the Covid-19 protocols set forth by local state and federal governance and the CDC guidelines. Candidates who are vaccinated will be asked to provide a copy of proof of vaccination upon arrival for the interview. Candidates who are not vaccinated will be asked to provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test that is no less than 48 hours old. We ask that you practice hand hygiene, social distance, and wear face coverings to reduce the risks of exposure to Covid-19. We appreciate your cooperation with our safety protocols while you explore your future with Canoo!