Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Rennline Automotive is a leading design and E-commerce company of aftermarket performance parts and accessories for Porsche enthusiasts. Over the past 20 years, Rennline has developed over 5000 new and innovative products of the highest quality and functionality. It is these products which has made Rennline a leader in the industry; and has obtained international brand recognition. Rennline is not just a distributor but designs and manufactures these innovative products in-house under a 15,000 sq ft. fabrication facility. Rennline houses some of the latest fabrication and machining equipment and technology and is a service provider and supplier to many leading manufacturing companies in the industry. Rennline Automotive is a subsidiary of Enthusiast Auto Holdings.

Enthusiast Auto Holdings (EAH) is a highly successful eCommerce company in the automotive parts industry. EAH goes to market via nine enthusiast focused websites - ECS Tuning, Turner Motorsport, Pelican Parts, Rennline, Texas Speed & Performance, Z1 Motorsports, Z1 Off-Road, EVANNEX and RCI Off-Road.

EAH serves the automotive enthusiast; customers who are passionate about how their vehicle looks and performs, by providing the parts, content, knowledge and support to make their automotive vision come to life. We also serve a global network of specialty installer shops that solve for customers looking for a "Do it For Me" option. Led by a strong leadership team, EAH generates market leading profitability and has experienced high rates of organic growth, including through and following the pandemic. The company has also successfully grown through multiple acquisitions.

EAH is owned and supported by Cortec Group, a premier private equity firm, Cortec has invested millions of dollars to expand EAH's operations, facilities, technology, and leadership. EAH has recently completed a significant facility expansion at its primary distribution center and is in the process of implementing enterprise-level ERP / WMS / OMS systems.

EAH and is now seeking to strengthen the Rennline team with an Engineer as the business continues to scale.

Requirements

Requirements

#1 - Must be a true car enthusiast! We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about sports cars to join the team.

Part Design/prototyping/ordering

• Use 3D CAD to create models and manufacturing drawings of products. Strong experience in 3D modelling and an eye for industrial design preferred.
  • SolidWorks - Must have experience
  • Rhino 3D/ 3D surface modelling - Bonus if you have experience
  • 3D Scanning and/or 3D Printing Experience is a bonus.
• Prototyping and testing.
  • Use and maintain our fleet of 5 X1 Carbon Bamboo 3D printers
  • Use R&D workshop, automotive lift & tools, light manufacturing equipment for prototyping & testing.
• Bring prototypes though to production
  • Work with the rest of the engineering team to confirm designs.
  • Communicate with suppliers
  • Work with the purchasing team to order

Create documentation for new and existing products

• Create part and assembly drawings (including BOM's) from existing & new 3D CAD models.
• Work with suppliers to confirm correct manufacturing and assembly.
• Created detailed instructions for customers
• Work with the media team on install videos and instructions

Documentation updates and revisions

• Update 3D CAD models according to accepted revision requests.
• Update part and assembly drawings according to accepted revision requests.

Quality Control

• Perform quality control tasks on outsourced and in-house manufactured parts
  • Use 3D scanning on complex parts, run reports.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor Degree in mechanical engineering preferred.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Familiarity with CAD design software, particularly SolidWorks (2D/3D).
• Able to create technical drawings with GD&T.
• Manufacturing experience and general understanding of manufacturing processes required.