Onsite Vehicle Product Design Engineer

Zocalo Recruiting; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zocalo Recruiting is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design and development of vehicle-integrated products in the Greater Houston area. The role involves hands-on CAD design, prototyping, testing, vehicle fitment, and moving products from concept through production.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mechanical product development for vehicles or aftermarket applications, strong CAD skills, and experience with materials and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of mechanical product-development experience.
• Experience developing products for vehicles, mobile equipment, transportation products, or aftermarket applications.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD and engineering drawing creation.
• Experience with prototyping, testing, and design validation.
• Knowledge of materials and processes involving plastics, sheet metal, machined components, castings, or molded parts.
• Understanding of tolerances, fasteners, mounting systems, and mechanical assemblies.
• Experience supporting products from initial concept through manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical products, components, housings, brackets, mounts, and assemblies.
• Develop products intended to integrate with specific vehicle platforms.
• Create and revise 3D models, engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
• Build and evaluate prototypes for fit, function, durability, and manufacturability.
• Conduct vehicle fitment studies and resolve packaging or installation challenges.
• Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes for new designs.
• Collaborate with electrical engineering, product development, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality teams.
• Support design reviews, validation testing, and engineering changes.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues during development and production.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturers to improve cost, quality, and production readiness.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

5+ years

3D CAD

Prototyping

Engineering drawings

Materials knowledge

Tolerances & mounts

Hands-on troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Zocalo Recruiting is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design and development of vehicle-integrated products in the Greater Houston area. The role involves hands-on CAD design, prototyping, testing, vehicle fitment, and moving products from concept through production.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mechanical product development for vehicles or aftermarket applications, strong CAD skills, and experience with materials and manufacturing processes.