Posted: 03-Jun-25
Location: Riverside, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: 80k-100k per year
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Internal Number: 3294167
Summary: The Mechanical Design Engineer supports the development of aftermarket automotive suspension, off-road & drivetrain products. This role is responsible for creating detailed CAD models/drawings, validating designs, installing products & participating in the testing of products. The Mechanical Design Engineer will be working on brand new product lines, expanding existing product lines & finding ways to reduce cost and improve existing products.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Create detailed engineering drawings and solid models using SolidWorks software.
- Benchmark existing products through testing, measurements and material analysis.
- Perform stress analysis using SolidWorks Simulation (FEA)
- Work to improve existing products by analyzing underperforming parts and implementing improvements.
- Use QC/Measurement equipment to measure sample parts.
- Review Engineering drawings for accuracy of tolerances and fitment.
- Review & redline Engineering drawings of other Engineering personnel.
- Work with quality team to determine inspection and test requirements.
- Review test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance requirements.
- Update management on project progression in Wrike and during recurring meetings. Adjust priorities based on feedback.
- Work directly with partner companies to design/develop products and resolve technical issues.
- Perform market research to help identify & define new product opportunities.
- Analyze and resolve technical issues from manufacturers and implement changes if needed.
- Create clear, detailed installation and assembly instructions for technicians and end users.
- Manage and populate BOMs for all designed components to ensure accurate documentation.
- Lead and assist in the installation and/or removal of prototype suspension, steering or drivetrain products.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with at least 5 years design experience.
- Education and/or experience in gear design, suspension, sheet-metal & steering design preferred.
- Knowledge and use of QA/QC inspection equipment, including basic measurement tools, micrometers, height gage, thread gages, dial indicators. 3D scan experience a plus.
- Knowledge of Mechanical drafting standards, ANSI standards & document control.
- 3D Solid modeling experience, and/or SolidWorks experience required.
- Product Development experience with a focus on automotive aftermarket products preferred.
Knowledge and Personal Attributes:
- Strong organizational and communication skills, team orientated philosophy, and problem solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at any given time while holding deadlines.
- Must be Detail-Oriented and double check all work for accuracy and completeness.
- Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, assembly tolerances & GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
- Understanding of design for manufacturing.
- Proficient computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook & Teams required.
- Extensive knowledge in Solidworks or similar 2D & 3D CAD systems. Solidworks PDM a plus.
- Knowledge and experience with FEA or Simulation preferred.
- Strong knowledge of metal fabrication and welding processes
- Understanding of metal production materials and heat treatment processes.
- Understanding of the mechanical testing (hardness, metallurgy, tensile)
- Experience with basic automotive hand tools and fitment testing methods.
- Ability to interface with customers and suppliers.
- Expected to adhere to safe work practices and general safety rules to ensure employee and customer safety and high quality of work.
- Capable of lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs; some physical activity required.
RANDYS Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.