Product Design/Studio Engineer

About the Company

Glydways is reimagining what public transit can be. We are building a groundbreaking network of carbon-neutral, interconnected transit pathways powered by standardized autonomous vehicles on dedicated roadways to provide high-capacity, affordable, and sustainable mobility.

Responsibilities

• Champion design through the lens of mechanical engineering, guiding the team through complex tradeoffs.
• Bridge design intent and engineering execution by partnering with Industrial Design and UX teams.
• Own physical vehicle architecture, managing micro-tolerance loops and high-density component integration.
• Drive advanced CAD and surfacing, leading the development of high-quality Class-A surfaces and digital master models.
• Perform rapid prototyping and validation using CNC, 3D printing, and custom fabrication.
• Design for high-volume manufacturability (DFM) including injection molding, thermoforming, and composites.
• Collaborate with external manufacturing vendors for molding validation and factory bring-up.
• Establish physical cosmetic standards, texture finishes, and tolerance guidelines.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of experience as a Product Design Engineer, Studio Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience working closely with Industrial Design teams in automotive, consumer hardware, or mobility sectors.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating complex physical architecture and high-volume production history.
• Exceptional proficiency in advanced 3D surfacing and master-modeling (Siemens NX, Creo, or SolidWorks).
• Deep knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mass-production techniques.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced startup environment.