Automotive Engineer Senior

Hodges Transportation, Inc.; Nevada; On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hodges Transportation, Inc. is seeking a Senior Automotive Engineer at its Silver Springs, Nevada location. This role involves leading performance and durability testing for various vehicle platforms. Responsibilities include preparing test plans, directing junior engineers, and interfacing with customers. Preferred candidates hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering and have substantial automotive knowledge along with project management experience. Compensation ranges from $82k to $100k annually depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in engineering test environment for Bachelor's, or 2 years for Master's.
• Previous project management experience required.
• Able to work over 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review test plans and schedules.
• Direct and supervise project personnel.
• Complete tests on vehicles to define performance characteristics.

Skills

Project management

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Systems level automotive knowledge

Computer skills (MS Office, MS Project)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Matlab

CAD/CAE software

Job description

Automotive Engineer Senior

Full-Time

Location: NATC - Silver Springs - Nevada

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) is currently seeking talented candidates for a Senior Automotive Engineer role at our Silver Springs, NV location. At NATC, our senior automotive engineers work directly with a team intent on designing, manufacturing, and testing innovative automotive mobility solutions.

Founded in 1957, the NATC is a privately owned, independent test, evaluation, design and engineering facility offering development and certification testing to customers worldwide. We have substantial international experience, which allows us to evaluate products intended for global markets knowledgeably and objectively. NATC has compiled an extensive database of worldwide operational and infrastructure conditions allowing accurate definition of user duty cycles and creation of test programs that are representative of service environments around the world. NATC is a leading innovator in translating real-world conditions into validated virtual proving ground simulation and virtual prototyping.

NATC's location in the great basin of Nevada allows our team to access terrain that can represent 85% of the world within a 150 mile radius, providing an excellent test bed for off-road mobility. NATC's operational area includes 1200 sq. miles of natural terrain, that when coupled with 6,200 acres of privately owned test courses, create an unparalleled testing area available to our engineers to innovate and solve our customer's problems.

Position Summary

The Automotive Engineer - Senior is specifically tasked with performance and durability testing for ultra-light to heavy vehicle platforms, and on occasion also supports vehicle development projects for designing and building technology demonstrators aimed at meeting customer provided requirements. The selected candidate's objective for this position is to assist in creating innovative solutions for a prototype vehicle platform, as well as executing test programs on vehicle systems and subsystems. The Automotive Engineer - Senior reports to the supervising Program Manager (PM), and in their absence assumes a leadership role facilitating the successful completion of projects.

Essential Functions

1. Prepares and reviews test plans identifying type of test to be conducted, facilities required, proposed schedule, resource allocation, etc.
2. Modifies standardized test procedures or develops new test procedures as needed to fit the customer's need.
3. Directs and supervises junior engineers, mechanics, technicians, equipment operators and other personnel associated with projects in order to complete test programs on time and on budget.
4. Completes complex tests on vehicles and components to define holistic vehicle performance characteristics.
5. Supports FMEA on failures encountered and suggests modifications and design change to components or systems.
6. Key customer interface for assigned projects and RDT&E activities.
7. Prepares and reviews technical proposals making recommendations as to the feasibility of designs, time and cost estimates. Communicates project status, test results, and technical recommendations to other engineers and customers by leading meetings and briefings.
8. Relates well with employees and customers at all levels and at all times in a professional and personable manner.

Secondary Functions

1. Generates new business through customer contacts and follow-up.
2. Attends and represents company at trade and industry shows.
3. Assists in special projects.
4. Provides recommendations for vehicle performance requirements, technical solutions, etc. to management and customers.
5. Analyzes all technical data including instrumentation, engineering drawings, and vehicle performance requirements.
6. Oversees changes in existing facilities or equipment or develops new capabilities as needed.

$82k-100k

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related field and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the engineering test environment or a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related field and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in an engineering test environment.
2. Must have previous project management experience.
3. Able to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
4. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Nevada Driver's License.
5. Must have extensive systems level automotive knowledge.
6. Must have strong computer skills; specifically MS Office applications, including MS Project.
7. Must be knowledgeable of current industry trends and standards and be able to rapidly learn and apply new information.
8. Must be very detail oriented possessing excellent written and verbal communication skills, expressing ideas clearly and actively listening to thoughts and ideas of others.
9. Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
10. Must have excellent organization and time management skills.
11. Must be flexible and able to handle multiple projects, with the ability to adjust to high pressure and rapidly changing business conditions.
12. Must be able to work under minimal supervision.
13. Must have prior experience in a management/leadership role.
14. Must have prior experience supervising the timely and cost effective completion of projects that have met customer requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with Matlab, Glyphworks, or other data analysis software.
2. Experience with CAD/CAE software.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) values a diverse workforce and as an Equal Opportunity Employer, NATC does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status legally protected by Federal, State, or Local law. NATC assures you that your opportunity with this Company depends solely on your qualifications and other job-related factors.