Intake Product Development Engineer

Race Winning Brands; Berea (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Day

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

HSA Contributions

401(k) with Company Match

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Race Winning Brands seeks an experienced automotive systems engineer to lead intake system projects from concept to launch. You will direct cross-functional teams, define development timelines, and coordinate prototype manufacturing and RD resources.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive intake design, proficiency in SolidWorks (Flow Simulation preferred), COMSOL, and CFD tools, plus hands-on manufacturing experience and ERP/MS Office skills. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years engineering experience in developing Automotive Intake System products from concept to launch.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) with advanced surface modeling.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage to defined timelines.
• Hands-on manufacturing environment experience and vehicle engine system work.
• Proficient in ERP systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead Automotive Intake System development projects from concept to launch and manage cross-functional teams.
• Define timelines for new product development projects and ensure delivery to budget.
• Prepare product layouts using detailed drawings and schematics.
• Coordinate prototype manufacturing and manage R&D resources.
• Maintain strong knowledge of Automotive Intake System development and relationships with third parties.
• Communicate with Purchasing for tooling and fixturing needs.
• Act as Engineering liaison to external customers when required.
• Provide status updates on schedule, budget, and activity performance.

Skills

Project management

3D CAD

SolidWorks

COMSOL

CFD analysis

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

ERP experience

MS Office

Mechanical aptitude

Design to order

Tools

SolidWorks Flow Simulation

COMSOL Multiphysics

CFD software

Job description

Race Winning Brands (RWB) is the leading manufacturer of racing and high-performance parts sold to automotive and powersports markets. RWB is the preferred source for high-end pistons, engine blocks, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, connecting rods, crankshafts, clutches, transmissions, springs and other engine and driveline- related performance components.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primarily Responsible for managing all aspects of Automotive Intake System development projects from creation through launch, including the direction and performance of others within Engineering as well as other departments.
• Manage all aspects of new Automotive Intake System product development projects, including:
• Defining project timelines for all new product development projects
• Directing the preparation of product or system layouts using detailed drawings and schematics.
• Coordinate the manufacturing of prototype products and management of R&D resources.
• Oversee and maintain strong knowledge of Automotive Intake System development and maintain strong relationships with third-party resources
• Confer with research, testing and other Engineering personnel to prepare design modifications as required.
• Support the communication with Purchasing for necessary tooling and fixturing for manufacturing and purchased parts for new items
• Be the Engineering liaison to external customers where required by Marketing and Sales.
• Manage the delivery of projects to an established timeline and cost budget.
• Manage all related documentation in accordance with company engineering policies.
• Provide updates to Supervisor, cross-functional teams and management pertaining to status of activities, performance to schedule and performance to budget for departmental activities.
• May participate in proposal development activities.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• 5+ years engineering experience in developing Automotive Intake System products from concept to launch.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the areas of technical expertise relevant to designing and developing new Automotive Intake System products.
• Superior project management skills and ability to manage to defined timelines
• Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred), including advanced surface modeling for automotive intake system design.
• Proficient in multi-physics analysis (COMSOL preferred).
• Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis; SolidWorks Flow Simulation or equivalent CFD software preferred.
• Comfortable in a hands‑on manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of product design and manufacturing processes.
• Must be able to work in an environment where constructive feedback from others is encouraged.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and MS Office.
• Experience in an engineering environment of design to order product preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands‑on experience working on vehicle engine systems, including diagnostics, repair, modification, testing, and performance evaluation.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Required to work in, around, and underneath vehicle engine bays.
• Required to travel around the shop and visit all established work stations.
• Ability to write read and interpret documentation.
• Required to frequently use a computer.
• Will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes and other materials.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

What You’ll Get:

• Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance as of Day One
• Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contributions
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Wellness and Assistance Programs