PERFORMANCE HARD PARTS ENGINEER

034Motorsport; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Benefits

Competitive Compensation Packages

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

034Motorsport in Fremont, CA is seeking a Performance Hard Parts Engineer. You will use CAD to draw component designs and assemble retail products, and validate designs through real-world testing with jigs and dynamometers.

The role requires deep knowledge of manufacturing methods, design for manufacturability, and the ability to coordinate with procurement, production, and marketing. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential to deliver high-performance automotive components

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD to CAM processes and limitations (CNC Mill, Lathe, Bender, Brake).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and design to manufacture principles.
• Experience with rapid development tools such as CMM arms, 3D scanners, and 3D printers.
• Professional oral and written communication.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Take ownership of issues and drive to completion.
• Knowledge of sheet metal parts, castings, tubing, plastics and multi-process manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Use CAD software to draw component designs and create assemblies for both component and retail products.
• Validate that designs meet objectives by analyzing real world validation using test jigs, dynamometer and similar testing equipment.
• Determine best production methods and materials necessary to meet project objectives.
• Create and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Maintain project documentation and provide data as requested to marketing, sales and customer service personnel.
• Maintain QC documentation.
• Assist in the development of product assembly and retail installation instructions.
• Coordinate with internal procurement department on supplier selection for components and/or production.
• Coordinate with internal production and fabrication departments throughout the entire project design and life cycle.

Skills

CAD

FEA/CFD

Design for manufacturing

CMM arms

3D scanning

3D printing

CAM

Troubleshooting

Tools

Cosmoswork

Job description

Overview

034Motorsport is a leading automotive engineering firm specializing in performance products, tuning, racing, and service for Audi and Volkswagen vehicles. We are seeking qualified candidates to join our growing team. We offer an upbeat, team-oriented work environment focused on automotive performance and service.

Position

Performance Hard Parts Engineer – Fremont, CA

Responsibilities

• Use CAD software to draw component designs and create assemblies for both component and retail products.
• Validate that designs meet objectives by analyzing real world validation using test jigs, dynamometer and similar testing equipment.
• Determine best production methods and materials necessary to meet project objectives.
• Create and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Maintain project documentation and provide data as requested to marketing, sales and customer service personnel.
• Maintain QC documentation.
• Assist in the development of product assembly and retail installation instructions.
• Coordinate with internal procurement department on supplier selection for components and/or production.
• Coordinate with internal production and fabrication departments throughout the entire project design and life cycle.

Requirements

• Simulation and virtual validation of design, FEA and CFD (ex: Cosmoswork, etc) is a plus, but not required.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, and design to manufacture principals – sheet metal parts, castings, tube, plastics (injection, rotomold), machining (lathe, mill, multi-axis), and multi-process manufacturing.
• Experience with rapid development tools such as CMM arms, 3D scanners, and 3D printers.
• Experience with CAD to CAM process and limitations (CNC Mill, Lathe, Bender, Brake).
• Composite mold and layup experience a plus.
• Professional oral and written communication.
• Strong desire to satisfy the customer (whatever it takes).
• Take ownership of issues and drive to completion.
• Strong troubleshooting skills (ability to take a step-by-step analytical approach).

Preferred Experience

• Very strong design aesthetic. Industrial design experience is a huge plus.
• Interest in vehicle performance, and familiarity with Audi, VW and BMW vehicles is a plus.
• Automotive mechanical ability is a huge plus (has installed parts on their own car).

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Benefits