Motorsport Design Engineer

HRU Tech
Huntersville, United States of America
27 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 125K

Job location

Huntersville, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
3d Models
Computer-Aided Design
Microsoft Office
Microsoft PowerPoint
Rapid Prototyping Process
Subsystems
Systems Integration
Siemens NX
Windchill
Ansys

Job description

We are seeking a Design Engineer II to support advanced motorsports and vehicle engineering programs focused on mechanical system and component design. This role will contribute to projects from early-stage concept development through production-ready design execution while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical design experience, hands-on CAD modeling capabilities, and a solid understanding of vehicle systems integration. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced motorsports environment and supporting high-performance vehicle development programs., Mechanical & System Design

  • Support the design and development of vehicle systems, mechanical components, and product assemblies
  • Create 3D CAD models, packaging layouts, and engineering concepts using Siemens NX
  • Perform structural and linear-static Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using ANSYS Mechanical
  • Develop detailed engineering drawings, technical documentation, and release packages
  • Support system-level integration activities and engineering design reviews
  • Assist with design validation planning, testing activities, and DVP&R documentation
  • Contribute to composite component, tooling, and mold design efforts
  • Support billet and sheet metal component development and optimization

Program & Customer Support

  • Collaborate with customers and internal teams to resolve technical and design-related issues
  • Prepare technical reports, specifications, and engineering presentations
  • Support prototype builds, manufacturing activities, and engineering change requests (ECRs)
  • Assist with test procedure development and validation activities
  • Participate in customer meetings, project reviews, and technical discussions
  • Support evaluation of emerging technologies and new engineering opportunities

Requirements

Do you have experience in Tooling design?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

  • Minimum of 3 years of engineering and mechanical design experience
  • Proficiency with Siemens NX 2406 or newer for parametric 3D modeling
  • Experience using ANSYS Mechanical for structural and FEA analysis
  • Strong understanding of complete vehicle systems and subsystem interaction
  • Experience designing mechanical systems and components in high-performance environments
  • Knowledge of composite materials, tooling, and mold development processes
  • Strong communication, organizational, and technical writing skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
  • U.S. Citizenship required, * Prior motorsports or racing industry experience, ideally supporting NASCAR or similar programs
  • Experience with Windchill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
  • Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards
  • Hands-on experience supporting prototype builds and shop-floor activities, * Passion for motorsports, engineering, and performance vehicle development
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable working collaboratively across engineering and manufacturing teams
  • Willingness to support both office-based engineering and hands-on build activities

Benefits & conditions

$50 - $60 an hour - Contract, Pay Rate: $50$60/hr (W2) Schedule: Hybrid schedule with 23 days per week work-from-home flexibility, Work Environment & Schedule

  • Hybrid work schedule with 23 remote days per week
  • Core hours are typically 8:00 AM 4:00 PM, with flexibility based on project demands
  • Occasional extended hours may be required to support program milestones and testing schedules
  • Minimal travel required to customer sites and testing locations within the regional area

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