Jr. Design Engineer

Riley Technology; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Technology in Mooresville, NC is seeking a skilled mechanical engineer to develop and support its manufacturing department, spanning modern race vehicles to historic restorations. You will create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for CNC machining, water/laser cutting, and fabrication, delivering innovative engineering solutions for design challenges.

The role requires hands-on CAD proficiency, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5+ years in motorsports or automotive sectors, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in motorsports, military, or automotive industries.
• Prior manufacturing experience is required.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive or motorsport mechanical systems.
• Proven problem-solving abilities across diverse challenges.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with FEA and CFD software is a plus.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
• Ability to research and select components suited to specific design needs.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models, assemblies, and 2D engineering drawings, including defining and documenting manufacturing specifications.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings to meet high industry standards.
• Support vehicle build and production with manufacturing information to aid in the assembly process.
• Collaborate with internal and external manufacturing teams to ensure timely, accurate production of components

Skills

5+ years motorsports/automotive

Problem-solving

MS Office proficiency

FEA/CFD knowledge (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Job description

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Full Time Professional Riley, Mooresville, NC, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1006

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

In this role, you'll play a key part in developing and supporting our manufacturing department, working on everything from modern race vehicles to historic restorations.

We are looking for a candidate with experience using Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD software. You'll be responsible for creating detailed CAD models and engineering drawings for CNC machining, water/laser cutting, and fabrication, as well as providing innovative engineering solutions for challenges in vehicle design.

• Create 3D models, assemblies, and 2D engineering drawings, including defining and documenting manufacturing specifications.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings to meet high industry standards.
• Support vehicle build and production with manufacturing information to aid in the assembly process.
• Collaborate with internal and external manufacturing teams to ensure timely, accurate production of components

Skills required:

• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (Siemens NX preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the motorsports, military, or automotive industries.
• Prior experience in manufacturing is required.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive or motorsport mechanical systems.
• Proven problem-solving abilities across diverse challenges.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with FEA and CFD software is a plus.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
• Ability to research and select components suited to specific design needs.