Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer (Full Lifecycle)

Relate Search; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus (not guaranteed)

Job summary

Relate Search is seeking a Senior Vehicle Engineer in Augusta, GA, to own high‑level vehicle systems or an entire vehicle through concept to production. You will work with product management, manufacturing, operations, and suppliers to turn market requirements into validated, production-ready solutions.

The role requires hands‑on mechanical design experience across a full product development lifecycle, with strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and DFMEA/APQP practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology required.
• 7+ years engineering experience preferred for senior level with independent work ability.
• Hands-on mechanical design experience across a full product lifecycle.
• Experience with polymeric and metal manufacturing processes (injection molding, metal forming).

Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle system and component development from concept to production.
• Translate market requirements into specifications with design reviews and APQP processes.
• Own engineering deliverables including CAD releases, BOMs, timing, costs, and documentation.
• Collaborate across product management, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to meet milestones.
• Provide design oversight and mentor engineers, reviewing parts and root causes.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional leadership

Root cause analysis

Quality processes

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks/Creo)

Job description

Relate Search is seeking a Senior Vehicle Engineer in Augusta, GA, to own high‑level vehicle systems or an entire vehicle through concept to production. You will work with product management, manufacturing, operations, and suppliers to turn market requirements into validated, production-ready solutions.

The role requires hands‑on mechanical design experience across a full product development lifecycle, with strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and DFMEA/APQP practices.