Principal Vehicle Platform Engineer – Fleet-as-a-Service Program

Coastal Elite Pro; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Community engagement programs

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro is seeking a Lead Platform Vehicle Engineer to oversee design, development, and testing of innovative mobility solutions onsite in Marysville, Ohio, with occasional remote day.

The role requires 12+ years in automotive or powersports, a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, and proven leadership across cross-functional teams. You will drive technical specs, approve models, review FEA, manage suppliers, and ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• 12+ years of experience in automotive or powersports industries.
• Demonstrable vehicle platform development expertise.
• Strong knowledge of industry technologies and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver vehicle platforms on time.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality and costs targets.
• Review FEA results and coordinate milestones within scope and budget.
• Develop technical specifications and approve models and drawings.
• Evaluate test outcomes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate with stakeholders and manage partnerships for timely delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Resource management

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Seeking a Lead Platform Vehicle Engineer to oversee vehicle design, development, and testing for innovative mobility solutions.

• Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, managing supplier relationships, ensuring quality and safety standards, reviewing FEA results, and coordinating project milestones within scope and budget.
• Key duties involve developing technical specifications, approving models and drawings, evaluating test outcomes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• The role requires effective communication with stakeholders, managing partnerships, and ensuring timely delivery of vehicle systems.
• Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, with 12+ years of experience in automotive or powersports industries, and demonstrable vehicle platform development expertise.
• Strong knowledge of industry technologies, project management, and cross-disciplinary collaboration is essential.
• Skills include critical thinking, negotiation, resource management, and proficiency in CATIA (preferably 3D).
• Work is onsite with potential for one remote day.
• The role offers career growth, competitive compensation, benefits, and additional perks such as education reimbursement and community engagement programs.
• The position demands leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to adapt to evolving business needs.