Product Development Engineer

Vintage Air Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vintage Air Inc. seeks a Product Development Engineer to innovate and optimize A/C solutions for classic vehicles. Join a dedicated team and contribute to enhancing automotive comfort through design, development, and user feedback analysis. Enjoy excellent benefits, a stable career path, and a craftsmanship culture.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Paid holidays

Comprehensive health insurance options

Earned vacation and sick leave

401K plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional CAD experience.
• Familiarity with classic vehicles.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Design HVAC components including brackets and mounts.
• Test fit prototypes and prepare engineering documentation.
• Gather feedback during user testing for improvements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Automotive knowledge

CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

Sheet metal fabrication

A/C system components

Technical documentation

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Automotive Engineering or related field

Job description

Do you have a passion for classic cars, muscle machines, and vintage rides? Are you ready to bring your engineering expertise to a fast-paced, innovative company at the forefront of custom A/C solutions? We’re looking for a Product Development Engineer to help shape the future of automotive comfort and performance — one custom system at a time.

As a key member of our Engineering Team, you'll design, test, and optimize air conditioning systems for a wide variety of classic and collector vehicles. From concept to installation, you'll take ownership of the product development cycle to ensure quality, functionality, and ease of use.

Bring cool air to cool cars — and help us redefine comfort for the classics.

What You Need:

• Technical background in engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, or related).
• 2+ years of professional CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) in the same or similar role.
• Familiarity with classic vehicles, muscle cars, and collector cars.
• Strong understanding and experience with sheet metal fabrication, design and optimization of drill and assembly fixtures and comfortable working with a variety of materials (metal, plastic, rubber, etc.)
• Experienced in working with A/C system components and related hardware. (e.g. compressors, condensers, evaporators, hoses and refrigeration lines)
• Experience creating and developing technical assembly and installation instructions.
• A collaborative mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities include:

• Design HVAC components (compressor and alternator brackets, evaporator and condenser mounts, plastic ducts, Control Panels, etc.)

Design, purchase, and construct tools, fixtures and molds required on new and existing projects.

Test fit engine and passenger compartment prototypes until the final design is accomplished.

Prepare documentation as required for engineering files.

Gather and analyze user feedback during testing phases to design improvements and iterations.

Identify opportunities for product enhancements and process efficiencies, implementing changes based on findings

Why Join Vintage Air?

• Excellent Benefits:Enjoyweekly pay, paid holidays, comprehensive benefits after a probationary period: including health insurance options, earned vacation and sick leave, and a 401K plan.
• Stable Career Path:We value team members who are looking to grow with us for the long haul.
• Craftsmanship Culture:Work in an environment that prioritizes meticulous setup and commissioning of new parts and programs to prevent dangerous and costly machine crashes.

Ready to Join a Team That Values Your Expertise?

If you're a dedicated team member looking to make a meaningful impact and grow your career with a company that values precision and long-term commitment, Apply Today!

Vintage Air, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.