Design and Development Engineer
About The Position
Hendrick Technical Solutions is seeking a highly motivated and talented Design & Development Engineer to join its Engineering team. The role contributes to developing and implementing innovative design solutions, working closely with mechanical design engineers, project managers, manufacturing personnel, internal and external departments, customers, and government organizations. The engineer helps advance projects from conceptual ideas through implementation, creates models and manufacturing documentation, tests and improves prototypes, and ensures solutions meet functional safety and reliability requirements. The position also involves learning in-house product lines, supporting training and problem solving, mentoring Junior Engineers, and helping foster trust, participation, and accountability in a dynamic, fast-paced, highly variable business.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in motorsports, military, or the automotive industry.
- Experience with NX CAD or related design software.
- Experience with Ansys or related FEA software.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or U.S. Person status, due to ITAR requirements.
- Skills in accountability, accuracy, analytical reasoning, verbal and written communication, coordination, attention to detail, organization, decision making, adaptability, deductive reasoning, safety awareness, problem solving, and technical aptitude.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015.
Responsibilities
- Participate in developing new projects from conceptual ideas through implementation.
- Generate 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings, including defining and documenting manufacturing information.
- Conduct testing to validate prototypes, identify weaknesses, and make necessary improvements.
- Apply knowledge of lightweight structures and load path analysis.
- Collaborate with internal and external departments to support accurate and timely manufacturing.
- Communicate with engineers or defense personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical feedback.
- Consult with business development personnel and customers in the field for training and problem solving.
- Confer with government organizations regarding testing and documentation requirements.
- Ensure solutions meet functional safety and reliability requirements.
- Develop full knowledge of in-house product lines.
- Model behaviors that create an environment of trust, participation, and accountability.
- Mentor and advise Junior Engineers in the department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
