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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Rideonewheel
Location
Santa Cruz, California
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • BS or MS in mechanical engineering
  • 5-10+ years experience
  • Excellent CAD (Solidworks) proficiency
  • Hands-on prototyping/machine shop experience
  • Experience with design and documentation for a variety of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, casting, sheet metal
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
  • Electromechanical (electric vehicle, mechatronics, etc.) background
  • Experience in the outdoor industry (bikes, snowboards, skateboards, etc)
  • Manufacturing/DFM experience
  • Experience taking product to market
What the job really is

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will design, simulate, and test mechanical components for vehicles, while leading a small team of engineers. Responsibilities include validating existing systems, managing vendor relationships, integrating with electrical teams, and maintaining CAD databases. The role emphasizes creativity and hands-on engineering within a dynamic, start-up environment focused on innovative boardsports and transportation products.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Start-up environment may require intense work ethic
  • Focus on creativity and hands-on work may not suit all candidates
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