We are growing our team and looking to hire a R&D and Mechanical Engineer. This is a great opportunity to join the team in our new 24,000 square ft facility in Huntington Beach, California. Gunther Werks is an automotive restoration company who currently remaster the Porsche 993 and turn it into a modern and respectful homage of the Porsche 993’s iconic heritage from a quarter century ago.
You will need to perform the duties listed below:
Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following duties successfully:
● Lead or support design of mechanical systems for upcoming and existing vehicle projects.
● Utilize 3D scanning for reverse engineering and to aid packaging in design projects.
● Manage full lifecycle of design projects from ideation into production
● Hands on installations and builds onto vehicles for part testing and validation
● Use first principle requirements to define project specifications
● Use FEA and computational simulations to guide designs where applicable
● Manage outside vendors for development projects
● Perform subjective and objective vehicle evaluations, identify potential customer complaint issues, investigate problem root causes, and propose countermeasures.
● Create and present clear and concise technical reports
● Finish projects on time and within budget
● Communicate and collaborate with teams across organization to develop unique solutions
● Work in a team environment as well as independently
Job Requirements
● Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (Master’s preferred)
● 3 Year Experience working in the engineering field
● Advanced skills using CAD (Solidworks preferred)
● FEA and CFD Experience is preferred
● Experience with rapid prototyping, 3D printing, composites manufacturing, cnc machining and sheet metal
● Practical experience in modifying cars and motorsports preferred
● Proven ability to communicate well in written and verbal communications
● Motivation and commitment to providing interpersonal customer service
● Knowing and applying current industry standards and information
● Soft skills including a positive attitude, flexibility, and conflict resolution
● The ability to solve problems creatively on time
Having up-to-date knowledge and technical skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
