Sr. Project Engineer Exteriors#26-00162

Long Beach, CA

Onsite Job Description

Job Title:

(Sr. Project Engineer - Vehicle Accessories Exteriors)

About Kyyba:

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.

At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development. Job Description About Client

At Client, we're building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Client, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them. Who We Are Looking For

We design utility accessories built for personalization and real-life adventure—engineered to perform on the trail, in the driveway, and everywhere in between. As Senior Project Engineer - Utility Accessories & Hard Goods, you'll lead the development of exterior and structural products such as roof racks, cargo mounts, modular utility systems, and body protection gear. You'll take responsibility for technical execution across internal teams and global suppliers, ensuring performance, durability, and compliance every step of the way. What You Get To Do

Lead full-lifecycle engineering of hard-goods accessories: racks, carriers, panels, mounts, and trail systems

Create and manage CAD models and detailed 2D drawings in CATIA; release via Windchill

Collaborate with suppliers for material selection, DFM/DFA, prototyping, testing, and production ramp

Ensure structural integration with vehicle mounting points and adherence to OE crash and load path criteria

Develop and execute DVP&Rs for durability, fatigue, corrosion, IP rating, and mechanical performance

Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (FMVSS, SAE, ISO, etc.)

Lead field validation, prototype build support, and first-off part evaluations

Track BOM health, mass, cost targets, and engineering status through all program gates

Partner closely with industrial design, product management, and operations to align performance and brand standards

Present technical risks, trade-offs, and decisions to senior leadership and cross-functional teams What You Bring To The Team

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field; MS or MBA a plus

8+ years in ruggedized hardware, vehicle accessories, or structural product development

Mastery of CATIA (V5 or V6); Windchill PLM experience strongly preferred

Experience designing and releasing structural or utility components across metals, plastics, and composites

Strong working knowledge of FMVSS, SAE, ISO, and similar compliance/regulatory frameworks

Demonstrated ability to bring products from concept through production with Tier 1/2 suppliers

Comfortable with iterative development, supplier travel, and hands-on prototype validation

Clear communicator and problem-solver, able to work across engineering, design, and manufacturing

Location:

(Long Beach, CA)

Disclaimer:

Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Minorities / Females

/ Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need."

It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665

Rewards:

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Term life

Voluntary life and disability insurance

Optional Pre-paid legal plan

Optional Identity theft plan

Optional Medical and dependent FSA

Work-visa sponsorship

Opportunity for advancement

Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client

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