Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer

4 DAY WORK WEEK- 3 DAY WEEKENDS

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for motorsports and high-performance engineering? Do you want to design components that power some of the fastest cars on the track? Does a 3 day weekend sound good? Join ATI and help us engineer the future of racing!

ATI is seeking a technically skilled and EXPERIENCED Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. This in-person role focuses on the design, development, and optimization of high-performance drivetrain components for racing and performance automotive applications. While working closely with manufacturing, quality, and assembly teams to bring innovative, race-ready designs to life, your main goal is design and design modifications.

Key Responsibilities:

· Design and develop high-precision drivetrain components for motorsports and performance vehicles

· Lead multiple engineering projects from concept through production in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

· Perform detailed stress analysis, FEA, and tolerance stack-ups to ensure durability and performance under extreme conditions

· Collaborate with machinists and technicians to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability and assembly

· Support testing, validation, and continuous improvement based on real-world performance data

· Maintain detailed documentation of design iterations, calculations, and test results

Required Technical Skills & Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

· 5–10 years of experience in product development, preferably in motorsports or high-performance automotive sectors

· Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and Autodesk Inventor preferred. Strong understanding of GD&T

· Knowledge of:
- Fatigue and stress life prediction for rotating components
- Tolerance analysis and stack-up calculations
- Materials science, including metallurgy, heat treatment, and surface coatings

Familiarity with the manufacturing process:
CNC machining, welding, and precision assembly

Skilled in using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, hardness testers) and CMM

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently or in a small, agile team

Why Join ATI?

We don’t just make parts—we make champions. ATI is a family-owned leader in American-made high-performance automotive components. Our commitment to innovation and racing excellence has earned us a permanent place in the motorsports world.

About ATI:

ATI Performance Products is a trusted name in racing, known for delivering top-tier drivetrain components to the world’s fastest vehicles. From drag strips to oval tracks, our parts are engineered to win. If you're ready to take your engineering career to the next level and help shape the future of racing, we want to hear from you.

ATI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We are looking for individuals who strive to be the best in their chosen fields to become part of our team.

For more information on ATI Performance Products, Inc, please visit us on the web at

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• As part of our pre-employment process for roles in our workshop and manufacturing environment, candidates are required to complete and pass a 10-panel drug screening, which includes testing for marijuana and THC. Are you able to comply with this requirement?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Mechanical Engineering : 5 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

ATI is a family-owned and operated producer of American-made parts for high-performance automobiles for a customer base that includes everything from street rods to NASCAR racing machines! ATI’s innovative designs, partnered with a commitment to auto racing, allow the company to maintain a permanent position on the cutting edge of high-performance component design and manufacturing. We make the parts that make cars GO FAST! We’ve been in the business of making complex parts and assemblies for over 65 years and have been in the high-performance end of the business since the early 70's. ATI has a reputation for excellence in the field. Located less than a mile off of I-695 (exit 17), our safe, newly renovated, 100,000 sq. ft., facility is easily accessible from all neighborhoods in the Greater Maryland area. Led by a hard-working team made up of some of the top talent in the industry our climate-controlled, manufacturing facility is filled with the highest quality, cutting edge, state-of-the-art machining equipment.

Company Description

ATI is a family-owned and operated producer of American-made parts for high-performance automobiles for a customer base that includes everything from street rods to NASCAR racing machines! ATI’s innovative designs, partnered with a commitment to auto racing, allow the company to maintain a permanent position on the cutting edge of high-performance component design and manufacturing. We make the parts that make cars GO FAST! We’ve been in the business of making complex parts and assemblies for over 65 years and have been in the high-performance end of the business since the early 70's. ATI has a reputation for excellence in the field. Located less than a mile off of I-695 (exit 17), our safe, newly renovated, 100,000 sq. ft., facility is easily accessible from all neighborhoods in the Greater Maryland area. Led by a hard-working team made up of some of the top talent in the industry our climate-controlled, manufacturing facility is filled with the highest quality, cutting edge, state-of-the-art machining equipment.