Senior Vehicle Engineer in Evans

Energy Jobline ZR; North Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Club Car is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive the development of vehicle components from concept through production. You will lead design efforts, transform market requirements into detailed specifications, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, on-time delivery and cost targets.

The role requires expertise in DFMEA, DVP, APQP and strong mentorship skills. You will work with suppliers to align components with Club Car standards and support EPM schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience designing vehicle-related products across manufacturing processes.
• 7+ years of engineering experience in a vehicle-related business.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of vehicle components and systems from concept to production.
• Transform market requirements into system, subsystem and component specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet Quality, Delivery and Cost targets.
• Represent Engineering on cross-functional new product development teams.
• Ensure technical rigor through specs, DFMEA, DVP, APQP and design reviews.
• Create and own the Engineering Release Plan for components, assemblies, and BOMs.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide project schedules to milestones.
• Engage with suppliers to meet Club Car specifications and DFx goals.
• Drive design for manufacture and manufacturing integration.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product development

Cross-functional teamwork

DFMEA

APQP

Project management

Creo experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Club Car boasts a 60+ year history of industry-leading innovation and design, initially focused on golf cars and then expanding to commercial utility vehicles and personal-use transportation.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The position offers the opportunity to be a Mechanical Engineer focused on the development of vehicles used by customers around the world. The position requires a passion for vehicles and the desire to work with a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment to bring new and exciting products to market.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Lead the design process for vehicle related components and systems from concept to production.
• Transform market requirements into system, subsystem and component specifications.
• Perform project related assignments and work directly with all functions of the organization to ensure project success with respect to Quality, Delivery and Cost
• Represent Engineering on cross functional new product development teams.
• Ensure technical rigor for all projects assigned (Specifications, DFMEA, DVP, APQP, and Technical Design Reviews).
• Creates and owns the Engineering Release Plan for all components, assemblies, installations, and Bills of Materials within assigned programs.
• Remove roadblocks and accelerate implementation of projects.
• Utilize PTC Creo to design & develop mechanical components, subsystems and systems
• Work closely with suppliers to develop components and subsystems to Club Car specifications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to ensure Design For Manufacture (DFM) and to incorporate designs into manufacturing processes.
• Leads competitive benchmarking activities & value engineering ideation activities

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mentor less experienced engineers.
• Understand and influence regulatory standards that affect Club Car products.
• Develop project schedules and drive cross functional teams to meet milestones for assigned projects.
• Effectively self-manage large projects
• First point of contact within engineering regarding customer issues.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required
• Demonstrated expertise in product & assembly design for different manufacturing processes
• Experience working as an engineer in a vehicle related business is .

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience is recommended.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong ability to handle both complex and ambiguous situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously - mixing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate demands.
• The right individual will be self-motivated, a strong collaborator, able to think creatively and work with others to find solutions, drive execution, and focus on results.
• Able to quickly and efficiently understand and organize information necessary to make engineering decisions.
• Solid Project Management/leadership skills
• Process knowledge for plastics: injection molding, extrusion, compression molding, blow molding, thermoforming, and other common processes used for the manufacturing of products made from polymeric materials.
• Process knowledge for metals: extrusion, stamping, die cast, welding, and other common manufacturing processes.
• Experienced in applying and understanding the results of Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Expert in technical, analytical and problem-solving skills (8D, 9-step, etc).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Employs "best" solution to problem rather than most evident (considers business impact to other departments as well as technical requirements)
• Proficient at identifying project/subsystem risks and developing/executing subsequent mitigation plans
• High capability in in Microsoft products including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Thorough understanding of the Engineering financial impact and a basic understanding of the needs and impact of other functions on the business

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
• This position may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch as needed.
• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Club Car is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce including individuals with disabilities and United States qualified protected veterans.

Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated at Club Car.