SCOPE: Reports to the Engineering Leadership. Scope and quantity of projects reflect a high level of ability and experience in product development.

SUMMARY: As a Sr Mechanical Designer, designs brake systems and related components, and/or tooling. Independently manage engineering projects from inception to production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create complex 3D models and assemblies utilizing SolidWorks.
• Coordinate prototype development.
• Perform product testing and validation.
• Create test plans and compose test reports.
• Participate in project status meetings.
• Work with management and the engineering support team to achieve project goals.
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects from inception to production.
• Interface on a technical level with customers and vendors.
• Communicate technical information required by Project Coordination, Purchasing,
• Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance.
• Provide technical direction in the creation of 3D models and production drawings.
• specific to assigned projects.
• Check manufacturing drawings to company standards.
• Occasional travel to customer, vendor, or test locations.
• Alert management to potential design risks.
• Lead or collaborate with a cross-functional team in improving or developing new systems to streamline workflow and reduce design cycle time.
• Ensure that products are cost-effective, price-competitive, and maintain a high
• standard of quality and integrity.
• Maintain effective operational procedures to assure configuration control and accuracy.
• Monitor and report when necessary on critical producibility or high variability points
• within the developmental process flow.
• Help in the training of Engineering staff to provide proper proficiency.
• Possible direct supervision of subordinate engineering personnel.
• Maintain technical knowledge of Wilwood’s manufacturing capabilities.
• Seek professional growth and advancement through continued education.

Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements:

• High School diploma
• Some related college experience
• Solidworks: Minimum of 10 years’ experience in 3D modeling
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Microsoft Office with an emphasis in Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of SolidWorks FEA package
• Solidworks certification offsets experience requirements
• Engineering related Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
• Automotive related experience
• Experience with hydraulics and braking systems

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to read ANSI Y14.5 drawings with an understanding of true positioning and geometric tolerancing, and a working knowledge of descriptive geometry. Ability to visualize three-dimensional views from a two-dimensional drawing and vice versa.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Knowledgeable of materials and processes in a manufacturing environment in order to determine good manufacturing practices. Ability to translate these concepts into tangible benefits.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for several hours, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, walk, talk or hear, reach with hands and arms, and use a personal computer. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up the 30 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (color vision helpful), peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary: $65,000 - $115,000 annual

Wilwood Engineering does not sponsor work visas. U.S. citizenship is required for employment. Cost of Relocation for Out of State Applicants not reimbursed.

Work Location: In person

SCOPE: Reports to Engineering Leadership. Scope and quantity of projects reflect a low to moderate level of ability and experience in product development.

SUMMARY: As a Mechanical Engineer, designs and analyzes brake systems and related components. Independently manages development projects from inception to production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create product designs in 3D CAD system (Solidworks).
• Coordinate prototype development.
• Perform product testing and validation, including brake dynamometer testing.
• Create test plans and compose test reports.
• Participate in project update meetings.
• Work with management and the engineering support team to achieve project goals.
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects from inception to production.
• Interface on a technical level with customers, vendors, and other departments.
• Communicate technical information required by Project Coordination, Purchasing, Production Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance.
• Understand brake-related industry standards, such as FMVSS.
• Analyze vehicle dynamics to determine the braking requirements for customer applications.
• Create and/or Check manufacturing drawings to company standards.
• Perform computer FEA analyses on product designs.
• Possible occasional travel to customer, vendor, or test locations.
• Alert management to potential design risks.
• Ensure that products are cost-effective, price-competitive, and maintain a high standard of quality and integrity.
• Maintain effective operational procedures to assure configuration control and accuracy.
• Monitor and report when necessary, on critical producibility or high variability points within the developmental process flow.
• Participate in the ‘Research and Development to Production Transition’ process to assure good configuration control and low design and inventory risk.
• Seek professional growth and advancement through continued education.
• Lead or collaborate with a cross-functional team in improving or developing new systems to streamline workflow and reduce design cycle time.

Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering – preferably Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
• Automotive related experience
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Hands-on 3D modeling proficiency (SolidWorks preferred)
• Microsoft Office with an emphasis in Excel -VBA
• Must be able to demonstrate understanding of brake systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years’ experience in mechanical engineering
• Solidworks certification
• Working knowledge of FEA simulation software
• Experience with hydraulics, braking systems, and vehicle dynamics
• Lean Six Sigma certification

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to read ANSI Y14.5 drawings with and understanding of true positioning and geometric tolerancing, and a working knowledge of descriptive geometry. Ability to visualize three-dimensional views from a two-dimensional drawing and vice versa.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Knowledgeable of materials and processes in a manufacturing environment in order to determine good manufacturing practices. Ability to translate these concepts into tangible benefits.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for several hours, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, walk, talk or hear, reach with hands and arms, and use a personal computer. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up the 30 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (color vision helpful), peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary: $55,000 - $105,000 annual

Wilwood Engineering does not sponsor work visas. U.S. citizenship is required for employment. Cost of Relocation for Out of State Applicants not reimbursed.

Work Location: In person

SCOPE: Reports to the Director of Engineering. Scope and quantity of projects reflect a high level of ability and relevant experience.

SUMMARY: As a Lead Engineer, designs and analyzes brake systems and related components. Collaborates with new and existing OEM customers to recommend and develop braking solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with OEM sales and logistics staff on customer proposals and application specific product development
• Interface peer-to-peer with OE manufacturer and government customers
• Analyze vehicle dynamics to determine the braking requirements for customer applications
• Understand brake related industry standards, such as FMVSS
• Support Quality Assurance with OEM customer quality issues
• Perform failure analysis of customer field issues
• Create product designs in 3D CAD system (Solidworks)
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects from inception to production
• Work with management and engineering support team to achieve project goals
• Oversee product testing and validation, including brake dynamometer testing, and compose test Reports
• Perform computer FEA analyses on product designs
• Alert management to potential design risks
• Ensure that products are cost effective, price competitive and maintain a high standard of quality and integrity
• Check manufacturing drawings to company standards
• Periodic travel to customer, vendor, and/or test locations as required
• Communicate technical information required by Project Coordination, Purchasing, Production Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance
• Maintain effective operational procedures to assure configuration control and accuracy
• Monitor and report when necessary on critical producibility or high variability points within the developmental process flow
• Train subordinates in order to provide proper proficiency, breadth and depth, career progression and management succession
• Participate in the ‘Research and Development to Production Transition’ process to assure good configuration control and low design and inventory risk

Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering – preferably Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
• Extensive experience in mechanical engineering
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Hands-on 3D modeling proficiency (SolidWorks preferred)
• Automotive related industry experience helpful
• Working knowledge of FEA simulation software recommended
• Experience with hydraulics, braking systems, and vehicle dynamics preferred
• Knowledge of OEM quality procedures helpful

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to read ANSI Y14.5 drawings with an understanding of true positioning and geometric tolerancing, and a working knowledge of descriptive geometry. Ability to visualize three-dimensional views from a two-dimensional drawing and vice versa.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Knowledgeable of materials and processes in a manufacturing environment in order to determine good manufacturing practices. Ability to translate these concepts into tangible benefits.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for several hours, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, walk, talk or hear, reach with hands and arms, and use a personal computer. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up the 30 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (color vision helpful), peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary: $80,000 - $130,000 annual

Wilwood Engineering does not sponsor work visas. U.S. citizenship is required for employment. Cost of Relocation for Out of State Applicants not reimbursed.

Work Location: In person