Rapid-Launch Vehicle Paint & Graphic Engineer

Extension, Inc; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Extension, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Design Engineer to drive mechanical design and product development for vehicle paint, finishes, and graphic schemes.

You will bridge styling, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to transform concepts into production-ready components. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mechanical/design engineering, strong CAD/PLM skills, and a hands-on approach to parts, prototypes, and materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in mechanical/design engineering or new product development.
• Experience leading products through a structured product development process.
• Strong CAD/PLM proficiency and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Hands-on with physical parts, prototypes, and materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of paint, finish, and graphic schemes for rapid market response vehicle programs.
• Translate styling concepts and digital designs into manufacturable production solutions.
• Own assigned parts and components throughout the product development lifecycle from concept through launch.
• Manage project timelines balancing style, performance, quality, durability, manufacturability, cost and timing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Suppliers, Purchasing, Quality, Service, Regulatory, and Engineering teams.
• Develop decorative paint finishes, graphics, and visual treatments for vehicle components.
• Coordinate creation, evaluation, and approval of physical paint and graphic samples including variations.
• Facilitate Design Studio reviews and support final master sample selection and approval.
• Conduct DFMEA activities and participate in engineering design reviews.
• Develop and execute DVP&R plans and product validation activities.
• Support coating validation testing and coordinate with materials labs.
• Participate in supplier development, sourcing, PPAP activities, production readiness reviews, and product launches.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, CAD models, drawings, assemblies, requirements, and related data.
• Manage paint and graphic master samples with proper indexing, labeling, storage, and organization.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Design engineering

Product development

CAD/PLM

Cross-functional

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

CAD software

PLM systems

Job description

Extension, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Design Engineer to drive mechanical design and product development for vehicle paint, finishes, and graphic schemes.

You will bridge styling, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to transform concepts into production-ready components. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mechanical/design engineering, strong CAD/PLM skills, and a hands-on approach to parts, prototypes, and materials.