Vehicle Package and Integration Lead

Our vehicle engineers work with the cars of the future every day. We touch every part of the vehicle — electrical and thermal systems, chassis and interiors, power and energy storage and beyond — as we add self-driving power to existing auto designs and create new systems of our own. Our goal: To build a new generation of high-performing vehicles that are comfortable, reliable and safe.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to a Design Manager. 

You will:

• Drive full-vehicle mechanical integration of Waymo’s Self Driving System from early concept exploration through final production build events, ensuring all physical systems are compatible and functional
• Establish and manage clear mechanical interface requirements and specifications as well as the geometric boundaries between internal engineering teams and external OEM partners
• Align cross-functional milestones by managing comprehensive integration roadmaps, design progression schedules, and requirement compliance and verification
• Lead with geometry - Engage daily in the vehicle CAD and drive digital mockup (DMU) strategies, ensuring high-quality CAD tree organization and geometric compatibility
• Manage Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) structure release and maturation, from early concept development to prototype release
• Participate in end-to-end vehicle build execution, spanning virtual digital mockups to physical production events, ensuring geometric and architectural intent is meticulously realized in the final hardware environment

You have:

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, systems architecture, or a related technical discipline with a minimum of 8 years of applicable vehicle/transportation experience
• Proven experience in vehicle packaging and mechanical integration, with a track record of driving designs from clean-sheet concept to production
• High level of proficiency (5,000 hours minimum) with advanced CAD design tools, preferably CATIA V5/V6 or 3DX, and lightweight geometry evaluation software (e.g., Vis-Mockup) and establishing digital mockup (DMU) strategies
• Hands-on experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) management, release processes, and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and lead diverse, cross-functional teams of engineers and CAD designers through complex projects
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience navigating relationships between internal teams and external suppliers or partners

We prefer:

• Direct experience working with automotive OEM partners, including managing international partnerships across language barriers and time zones
• Knowledge of sophisticated ADAS/SDS sensor integration and package layout requirements, such as optical ray-tracing or geometric sensor placement analysis
• Experience scripting or creating macros (e.g., Visual Basic) to automate CAD or packaging workflows
• Prior design and release experience with legacy automotive systems (e.g., exterior trim, mirrors, or body components)
• Experience planning and executing technical workshops to negotiate and align with external partners on contractual milestones

Travel:

• Domestic and International Travel: 15%