Design Engineer II – Motorsports
Pay Rate: $42.00 - $46.00 per hour
Location: Huntersville, NC
Job Type: Long-Term Contract (5-6 Months) | Potential Extension Based on Business Needs
Schedule: Hybrid Schedule (2-3 Days Remote Per Week)
Benefits Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a Design Engineer II with a passion for motorsports and vehicle development to join an innovative engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge vehicle and product development projects, supporting programs from concept through production while collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers.
The ideal candidate will bring strong mechanical design expertise, hands-on engineering experience, and a deep understanding of vehicle systems, structural analysis, and CAD-based development.
Key Responsibilities
Vehicle & Product Design
- Design and develop vehicle systems and mechanical components from concept through production.
- Create and optimize designs using parametric 3D CAD modeling.
- Perform structural analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Develop technical drawings and engineering documentation.
- Support design validation planning, testing, and reporting activities.
- Prepare and present project updates and engineering recommendations.
Engineering & Project Support
- Support customer projects through design, analysis, and problem-solving activities.
- Develop technical specifications and testing procedures.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve engineering changes and production challenges.
- Participate in customer meetings and technical reviews.
- Support prototype builds, testing activities, and product launches.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with design leads, engineers, technicians, suppliers, and customers.
- Assist with system-level design decisions and integration activities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience.
- Experience with Siemens NX 2406 (or newer) for parametric 3D modeling.
- Experience performing ANSYS Mechanical Analysis.
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems and vehicle integration.
- Experience creating engineering drawings and applying GD&T standards.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Preferred
- Motorsports industry experience.
- NASCAR experience highly preferred.
- Experience with Windchill PLM.
- Composite, tooling, mold, or advanced manufacturing design experience.
- Experience supporting prototype builds and testing activities.
- Familiarity with full vehicle development programs.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working on high-performance vehicle programs, and collaborating within a fast-paced engineering environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly motivated, and passionate about motorsports and vehicle technology.
If you're ready to contribute to innovative vehicle programs while expanding your engineering expertise, we'd love to hear from you.
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