Head of Compact EV Vehicle Development

StepRanger; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

StepRanger is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to own product development from concept through production. You will create master CAD data, manage design releases, and coordinate with our founders and overseas partners to bring new vehicles, variations, and accessories to market.

You’ll lead prototypes, testing, and production releases while ensuring documentation, quality standards, and manufacturability. Hybrid role based in CA or MT with periodic travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years developing physical products from concept to production.
• Mechanical engineering or equivalent depth in structures, mechanisms, materials and fabrication.
• Expert in SolidWorks, Onshape, Fusion 360 or comparable CAD.
• Experience with welded steel structures, sheet metal and mechanical assemblies.
• Experience working with overseas manufacturers, ideally in China.
• Clear communicator, in writing and in person, with both customers’ needs and factory engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new vehicles, variations and accessories from concept to production.
• Build detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies and production drawings.
• Run structural and load analysis on frames, mechanisms and attachments.
• Build, test and refine prototypes, and plan and run field and durability testing.
• Own our master CAD, revision control and production release packages.
• Scope and manage outside engineers and designers.
• Work with manufacturing partners on design for manufacturing and first-article inspection, including travel to China.
• Write and maintain production quality and inspection specifications.
• Ensure designs are documented and protected before they leave the company.
• Improve current products for function, durability, cost and manufacturability.

Skills

5+ years product development

Mechanical engineering

CAD proficiency

Communication

Project management

Overseas manufacturing experience

Education

Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Onshape

Fusion 360

Job description

StepRanger is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to own product development from concept through production. You will create master CAD data, manage design releases, and coordinate with our founders and overseas partners to bring new vehicles, variations, and accessories to market.

You’ll lead prototypes, testing, and production releases while ensuring documentation, quality standards, and manufacturability. Hybrid role based in CA or MT with periodic travel.