Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team at a leading automotive performance company as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. You will innovate suspension components and work in a collaborative environment, utilizing your engineering skills and automotive enthusiasm. Enjoy flexible hours, a culture of motorsports, and opportunities for personal builds.

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.
• Experience with prototyping tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical Design

Collaboration

Customer Focus

Education

BSME or equivalent technical degree

Tools

SolidWorks

3D Printer

Lathe

Mill

Job description

Job DescriptionJob 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 )

• 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 DescriptionElephant 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.Company DescriptionElephant 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.