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# Senior Design Release Engineer

- **Company:** Waev Inc.
- **Location:** Anaheim, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Autodesk Inventor
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a5fde19de0cd7489

## About the Role

* Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
 * Hands-on experience in building engineering prototypes
 * Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills
 * Autodesk Inventor CAD Design experience

KNOWLEGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 * Vehicle development or relevant experiences preferred

## Description

The Senior Design Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and release of mechanical components across Waev's low-speed and industrial electric vehicle portfolio, including GEM and Taylor-Dunn platforms.

This role plays a key part in bringing new products to market and improving existing platforms, with ownership spanning concept through production. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings strong technical expertise in mechanical design, CAD, and product development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIESRESPONSIBLITIES:

 * Research, develop and prototype new components for LSVs (Low Speed Vehicles) and industrial electric vehicles.
 * Design of mechanical components, including structural frames, exterior and interior parts for existing and new generations of LSVs and Industrial electric vehicles
 * Release mechanical components into the prototyping and production process
 * Develop, manage and maintain BOMs, drawings, and engineering specifications
 * Develop and manage all documentation of the requirements, designs and validation report.
 * Support all engineering validation work to include testing of all systems used in electrical vehicles
 * Release high quality automotive drawings, components and systems
 * Provide analysis and troubleshooting of the vehicles throughout the development process
 * Provide technical guidance to the engineering teams, technicians and manufacturing workers
 * Follow all company processes


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