Design Engineer – Driverless Vehicle Hardware

Your missionAt bliq.ai, we are redefining mobility with driverless technology. To bring our driverless vehicle systems to life, we’re looking for a Design Engineer who will take ownership of hardware component design from concept to production.You will design vehicle hardware in CAD, select the right manufacturing methods and materials, and ensure compliance with automotive standards. Your work will balance innovation with practicality, incorporating Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles. Beyond design, you will coordinate and manage suppliers to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery of components.Responsibilities:Develop 3D CAD models and detailed drawings for vehicle hardware components.Ensure all designs comply with relevant automotive standards and regulations.Apply DFA and DFM principles to create efficient, cost-effective, and production-ready designs.Select appropriate manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, injection molding, sheet metal, additive manufacturing) and materials for each part.Validate designs and support assembly and integration.Source, select, and manage external suppliers, ensuring quality and cost targets are met.Oversee supplier production runs, quality control, and delivery schedules.Continuously optimize designs for reliability, scalability, and performance.Your profileApply if this describes you:Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.Proven experience in CAD design (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, Fusion 360, or similar).Solid knowledge of automotive standards, DFM, and DFA best practices.Experience with materials selection and a range of manufacturing processes.Strong track record of managing and coordinating suppliers.Ability to balance creative engineering solutions with practical manufacturing constraints.Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.Why us?Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive technology.Flexible working environment with remote options.Dynamic team of engineers passionate about mobility innovation.Competitive salary and equity participation for the right candidate.Work directly with the CTO and founders.About usWith Bliq, we are building a next-gen transportation company.We’ve spent the past three years building the Bliq Driver app that helps drivers control the biggest platforms in their area on a single interface, work easier, and earn more.Since our launch, more than 100,000 have already done 50+ million trip offers.Last year, we started “Bliq for passengers,” an app that is currently already used by 450,000+ riders to find the fastest or cheapest ride wherever they need to go. Our vision is to create safer, more reliable and more affordable mobility for cities worldwide.Having established a strong presence in 7 markets across Europe, Bliq is now expanding onto the next frontier: to launch a driverless ride-hailing service from the ground up. After years of technology development and rigourous testing, this expansion marks a significant milestone as we bring our innovative approach to urban mobility to cities worldwide. Backed by a total funding of more than $35m from notable investors such as NEA and Atlantic Labs, Bliq is poised to redefine the future of ride-hailing.We already have colleagues from a total of 12 countries, a truly international, diverse, and open-minded team. We value teamwork, entrepreneurial spirit, and technology. We work and play equally hard. We've grown 20 times over the past 12 months while improving the lives of thousands of drivers and passengers, and we've got global expansion plans. If you've ever wanted to join a super-star team and change the world for the better, this is your chance. Apply now, let's get to know each other