Mechanical Engineer

Vets Hired

$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years in automotive, commercial vehicle, or mobility product development
  • Advanced proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and assembly methods
  • Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance analysis
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop vehicle structures, chassis systems, and mechanical subsystems
  • Create and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  • Ensure designs meet performance, durability, and manufacturability requirements
  • Collaborate with electrical, manufacturing, and supply chain teams for system integration
  • Support prototype builds, mechanical testing, validation, and issue resolution
  • Participate in supplier sourcing, evaluation, and technical coordination
  • Support certification and compliance activities related to vehicle standards

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative working environment
  • Chance to work on innovative clean transportation solutions
  • Engagement in the full product lifecycle from concept to production
  • Support for certification and compliance activities
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in the development of a new medium-duty vehicle platform focused on clean, efficient, and intelligent transportation. This position supports vehicle structural, chassis, and mechanical subsystem development across the full product lifecycle from concept through production.

The ideal candidate brings strong CAD design expertise, a solid understanding of vehicle manufacturing and assembly processes, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop vehicle structures, chassis systems, and mechanical subsystems
  • Create and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  • Ensure designs meet performance, durability, and manufacturability requirements
  • Collaborate with electrical, manufacturing, and supply chain teams for system integration
  • Support prototype builds, mechanical testing, validation, and issue resolution
  • Participate in supplier sourcing, evaluation, and technical coordination
  • Support certification and compliance activities related to vehicle standards
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement design improvements

Qualifications
Required
  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, or mobility product development
  • Advanced proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred; CATIA or NX a plus)
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and assembly methods
  • Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance analysis
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Preferred
  • Experience with electric vehicle systems or high-voltage components
  • Knowledge of vehicle integration and system packaging
  • Experience working with global suppliers
  • Background in new product development or startup environments

Skills and Attributes
  • Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies
  • Strong hands-on problem-solving abilities
  • Capable of working independently and collaboratively
  • Driven by innovation and product development


Working Place:

Riverside, California, United States

Company :

2026 Feb 12th Virtual Fair - ElDorado National

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