Mechanical Design Engineer - Racing & Performance Products

AFCO Performance Group; Boonville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AFCO Performance Group is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design components for race cars from concept through production, using Creo and GD&T. You will create 3D models, drawings, and BOMs while applying DFM to ensure manufacturability.

The role emphasizes collaboration with manufacturing, CNC, quality, and engineering teams to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions. This on-site position offers hands-on development, opportunities to influence product platforms, and a path to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 0–7 years of engineering experience.
• Experience with Creo and mechanical product design.
• Solid understanding of GD&T, drawings, materials and design fundamentals.
• Familiarity with CNC machining and fabrication processes.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies using Creo.
• Create 3D models, engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Apply GD&T, DFM and design principles to develop manufacturable products.
• Develop and improve products using existing platforms and standards.
• Design complex assemblies with proper tolerancing and durability.
• Support prototype development, testing and production launches.
• Design tooling, fixtures and manufacturing aids.
• Collaborate with CNC, fabrication, production and quality teams to solve manufacturing challenges.
• Investigate issues using root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Drive projects by identifying risks and removing roadblocks.

Skills

GD&T

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

Creo

CNC machining knowledge

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

0–7 Years Experience | Racing & Performance Products

Location: On-Site

Design the Parts That Help Racers Win

At AFCO, you'll help develop components used on race cars competing across the country. From concept through production, you'll design products that improve performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost effectiveness.

If you enjoy solving mechanical problems, working closely with manufacturing, and seeing your designs become real products, we'd like to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Design mechanical components and assemblies using Creo.
• Create 3D models, engineering drawings, and bills of material.
• Apply GD&T, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and sound engineering principles to develop robust, manufacturable products.
• Develop new products and improve existing designs while leveraging existing product platforms, components, and design standards when appropriate.
• Design complex assemblies with proper tolerancing, fit, function, durability, and serviceability in mind.
• Support prototype development, testing, validation, and production launches.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids.
• Work directly with our CNC machine shop, fabrication teams, production personnel, and quality team to optimize designs and solve manufacturing challenges.
• Investigate product and manufacturing issues using structured root-cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Drive projects forward by identifying risks, removing roadblocks, and collaborating across departments to ensure successful execution.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 0–7 years of engineering experience.
• Experience with Creo and mechanical product design.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, materials, and mechanical design fundamentals.
• Familiarity with CNC machining, fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of DFM principles, tolerance stack-up, and design validation methods.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Desire to learn, contribute, and become a trusted technical resource.

Motorsports experience is a plus but not required.

Why You'll Like It Here

This isn't a job where your designs disappear into a computer.

You'll work closely with engineers, machinists, fabricators, assemblers, and quality professionals to develop products from concept through production. You'll gain hands‑on experience, take on meaningful responsibility early, and see the products you helped create being used by racers across the country.

Ready to Build Something That Matters?

About AFCO Performance Group

AFCO Performance Group engineers, manufactures, and distributes premium Shocks, Springs, Brakes, Cooling, Exhaust Products, Gauges, Scales, Specialty Tools, Chassis Setup Equipment, and Motorcycle Products through its various brands: AFCO Racing Products, Dynatech Headers, PRO Shocks, DeWitts Radiators, Longacre Racing Products, Legend Suspensions, and Custom Dynamics. AFCO Performance Group continues to build on over 40 years of manufacturing experience with quality performance products, racing engineering innovation, and superior service and support.

If you are looking for a family-like atmosphere, in a climate-controlled environment, plus competitive compensation, health, dental and vision insurance, long term disability, 401(k)/matching, and paid vacation, please visit us online at https://www.afcoperformancegroup.com.