Senior Mechanical Engineer

Own the mechanical technical specification, design, integration, and release for vehicle systems

Create CAD models, detailed drawings, and specifications for parts and assemblies (SolidWorks)

Drive product development cycles from concept to production, ensuring manufacturability and reliability

Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and design corrective/preventative solutions

Build, assemble, and operate test fixtures for mechanisms — including necessary coding & electrical setups

Characterize sensing systems (encoders, sensors) for bandwidth, latency, and other system parameters to support closed-loop motor control

Develop and execute test plans, analyze results, and drive design improvements based on data

Work closely with electrical, software, and external engineering partners to meet system-level goals for safety, performance, and cost

Serve as design release engineer for systems such as Electronics enclosures, harnesses, and sheet metal assemblies

Own subsystem Bills of Materials (BOM), assembly structures, and documentation within PLM systems (Arena)

Collaborate with program management to plan development schedules, builds, and resolve supply chain challenges

Proven record of taking products from concept through mass production

Strong proficiency with SolidWorks and 3D CAD modeling best practices

Understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups for precision assemblies

Experience with PLM systems (Arena or similar)

Hands-on prototyping and test experience — comfortable assembling and debugging systems in a lab

Analysis skills for simple FMEA & Thermal simulations

Ability to collaborate across disciplines

Excellent problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to design decisions