GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The position offers the opportunity to be a Mechanical Engineer and work on a variety of growth initiatives in the electric and ICE vehicle space.  The position requires the passion for learning about chassis and powertrain system design, supplier interactions, design and release of chassis and powertrain systems, and participate in projects in accordance with engineering excellence. 

 PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Lead the design and release of mechanical components and mechanical subsystems including powertrains (motors, engines, transaxles, CVTs) and chassis (frame, suspension, brakes, steering) for new product development projects.
• Develop and maintain a vehicle and component mechanical specification and qualification plan.
• Fluent in requirements, risk analysis, DFMEA, DVP&R, engineering change notice and specifications.
• Employ project management methodologies that ensure a predictable outcome for department goals and responsibilities.
  • Remove roadblocks and accelerate implementation of projects.
  • Develop technology roadmaps and strategies that clearly articulate how we are going to continuously win in chosen markets.
  • Drive culture of traceable test acceptance criteria using reliability and confidence in designs.

 OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with designers, lab technicians and other team members. 
• Understand future agencies and regulatory standards that affect your product. 
• Achieve scheduled milestones for assigned projects. 
• Effectively self-manage multiple small or medium sized projects
• Problem solving (9-step, 8D, etc.). 
• Lead Customer calls/visits.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required

Experience in at least 1 of the following areas is beneficial, but not a necessity:

• Mechanical design and analysis of powertrains (electric motors, ICEs, CVTs, transaxles)
• Chassis system design – Suspension, brakes, steering

Experience: 

• 3+ years’ experience is recommended.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Continuously raise your level of leadership, authority, and influence.
• Embrace the empowerment you have as a key member of an exciting product growth team.
• Strong passion to learn and grow with inherent curiosity. 
• The right individual will be self-motivated, a strong collaborator, able to think creatively and work with others to find solutions, drive execution, and focus on results. 
• Technical, analytical and problem solving skills. 
• Verbal and written communications skills. 
• Ability to follow internal engineering design processes and best practices.
• Project management.
• Competency in Microsoft products including, Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint. 
• A basic understanding of the financial impact of Engineering on the business.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
• This position may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch as needed.
• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Club Car is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce including individuals with disabilities and United States qualified protected veterans.  

Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated at Club Car.