Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineer - Vehicle Product Development Location: Greater Houston Area
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the design and development of durable, vehicle-integrated products and accessories.
This position is ideal for an engineer who has developed products for automotive, specialty vehicle, recreational vehicle, transportation, or aftermarket applications. The role will involve mechanical design, prototyping, testing, vehicle fitment, and taking products from concept through production.
Responsibilities Design mechanical products, components, housings, brackets, mounts, and assemblies

Develop products intended to integrate with specific vehicle platforms

Create and revise 3D models, engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials

Build and evaluate prototypes for fit, function, durability, and manufacturability

Conduct vehicle fitment studies and resolve packaging or installation challenges

Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes for new designs

Collaborate with electrical engineering, product development, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality teams

Support design reviews, validation testing, and engineering changes

Troubleshoot mechanical issues during development and production

Work with suppliers and manufacturers to improve cost, quality, and production readiness

Maintain accurate engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

5+ years of mechanical product-development experience

Experience developing products for vehicles, mobile equipment, transportation products, or aftermarket applications

Strong proficiency with 3D CAD and engineering drawing creation

Experience with prototyping, testing, and design validation

Knowledge of materials and processes involving plastics, sheet metal, machined components, castings, or molded parts

Understanding of tolerances, fasteners, mounting systems, and mechanical assemblies

Experience supporting products from initial concept through manufacturing

Strong practical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Ability to work effectively in a hands-on product-development environment

Preferred Experience Vehicle accessories or vehicle-specific product development

Automotive, specialty vehicle, recreational product, or aftermarket manufacturing

Design for manufacturing and assembly

Environmental, vibration, thermal, impact, or durability testing

Supplier collaboration and production-launch support

Experience designing products exposed to demanding operating conditions

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a practical, hands-on engineer who understands how products must fit, function, and survive in real-world vehicle applications. This person should be comfortable moving between CAD design, prototype evaluation, testing, supplier coordination, and hands-on troubleshooting.
The position is fully onsite, and candidates must be local to the Greater Houston area or willing to relocate.

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