Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Elephant Racing LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in automotive suspension innovation as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. You'll design and develop cutting-edge suspension components, collaborating with a passionate team in a fast-paced environment. Bring your engineering expertise and automotive enthusiasm to shape the future of performance driving.

Benefits

Company-contributed medical and dental plans

Paid holidays, vacation, and PTO

Flexible hours

Access to shop and tools for personal builds

Qualifications

• 2–10 years experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer.
• Expert-level proficiency with SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design projects through the full product lifecycle.
• Create detailed engineering documentation.
• Prototype using 3D printing and hands-on tools.

Skills

Mechanical Design

CAD

Prototyping

Communication

Education

BSME or equivalent technical degree

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing

Lathe

Mill

Job description

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Job Description

Join the Team That Brings Motorsports Passion to Product Innovation

Are you a high-performance automotive enthusiast with serious engineering chops? Elephant Racing is where Silicon Valley engineering meets the world of Porsche suspension. We're seeking a

Job Description

Join the Team That Brings Motorsports Passion to Product Innovation

Are you a high-performance automotive enthusiast with serious engineering chops? Elephant Racing is where Silicon Valley engineering meets the world of Porsche suspension. We're seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to help us design, develop, and innovate suspension components for the most passionate performance driving community.

About Us:

Elephant Racing is a pioneer in the performance suspension space, known for pushing the limits of what's possible in aftermarket Porsche suspension systems. We are engineers, tinkerers, and track junkies who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Your Role:

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll be involved in every phase of the product lifecycle—from ideation to prototyping, through manufacturing and beyond. Your mix of CAD expertise, hands-on prototyping, and mechanical intuition will shape the future of our suspension product line, including shocks, bushings, sway bars, and active/semi-active suspension systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical design projects through the full product lifecycle
• Create detailed engineering documentation (BOMs, technical drawings, manufacturing notes)
• Prototype using 3D printing, machining, and hands-on tools
• Collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams
• Provide top-tier technical support to customers
• Contribute to product improvements and maintenance
• Represent the company at events and races
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement within the team
  
  

What You Bring:

Professional Requirements:

• BSME or equivalent technical degree
• 2–10 years experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer
• Expert-level proficiency with SolidWorks
• Experience with prototyping tools (3D printer, lathe, mill, etc.)
• Mechatronics or hands-on electromechanical experience is a plus
  
  

Personal Qualifications:

• Deep passion for high-performance cars (Porsche/BMW preferred)
• Track driving, club racing, or autocross experience REQUIRED
• Customer-focused mindset and clear communication skills
• Self-starter with a flexible, innovative approach to challenges
• Willingness to attend weekend events and be an ambassador for the brand
  
  

Why Join Elephant Racing?

• Culture of motorsports lovers who live and breathe automotive performance
• Small team = big impact: your ideas matter
• Access to shop and tools for your personal builds
• Flexible hours (skip the traffic, not the fun)
• Company-contributed medical and dental plans
• Paid holidays, vacation, and PTO
  
  

Company Description

Elephant Racing is the Silicon Valley approach applied to automotive suspension products.

Our business model is built around the development of advanced automotive suspension technology.

We have generous holiday, vacation and PTO offered as well as flexible work hours to beat the traffic.

Our 10,000 sq ft R&D facility is located in Santa Clara, California USA.

Elephant Racing is the Silicon Valley approach applied to automotive suspension products. Our business model is built around the development of advanced automotive suspension technology. We have generous holiday, vacation and PTO offered as well as flexible work hours to beat the traffic. Our 10,000 sq ft R&D facility is located in Santa Clara, California USA.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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