Design Engineer - Vermont SportsCar

Have you always dreamed of combining your engineering degree with your passion for motorsports to design race cars? Well, this is your chance!  Vermont SportsCar has a great opportunity for a talented, motivated Design Engineer to join our team.

At Vermont SportsCar, we are committed to victory. We win by treating our employees well, respecting them, and taking care of them. Working at VSC is more than just a job - it is being part of a team, working together to give back and share our successes and our passion for the sport with our teammates, our industry, and the community around us. 

As one of our Design Engineers, you will be responsible for the design and documentation of Vermont SportsCar products. You will be involved in all stages of product development - from establishing design requirements to production drawings. You will collaborate with members of our Engineering, Technician, Fabrication, and Parts teams.

As our Design Engineer, you will:

• Create and/or revise 3D CAD models and drawings for production.
• Document non-VSC parts (including reverse-engineering), part modifications and fixtures for future reference.
• Create and maintain bill of materials (BOMs).
• Perform quality control of manufactured parts to ensure correct material selection and part tolerances. Comfortable using typical metrology tools found in a fabrication or machine shop.
• Conduct failure analysis using finite element analysis software (FEA)
• Regularly interact with other departments to support project builds.
• Maintain the highest standards of work quality, cleanliness and presentation set forth by VSC. 
• Adhere to safety protocols outlined by VSC.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• SolidWorks CAD – strong experience a must, including sheet metal design and large assemblies.
• Surfacing skills are highly desired.
• PDM experience (and working in a multi-user environment) desired.
• Familiarity with configuration management best practices.
• Finite element analysis (FEA) experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (or equivalent) – Word, Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative, flexibility and attention to detail is required.
• Must understand and appreciate the importance of being a team player with a “can-do” attitude.
• Must be willing and able to travel within the United States and to other countries as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of design work in automotive engineering or similar field.
• Experience designing automotive parts, assemblies, and systems – machined, fabricated, and composites; electrical experience is a plus.
• Design drafting experience and familiarity with ASME Y14 standards. GD&T a plus.
• Reverse engineering using traditional hand measuring tools; laser scanner / digitizing arm (Faro / Romer) experience a plus.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes to include sheet metal, welding, and machining.
• Fixture and/or mold design a plus.
• General knowledge of automotive systems.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this position, individuals may frequently be required to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; regularly required to talk and hear
• Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus as required

At Vermont SportsCar, we take care of our employees. Our generous benefit package includes:

• Health insurance with company-funded HSA
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Free branded apparel

Our modern facility is located in the beautiful northern part of the state, just outside of Burlington, Vermont. Continuously voted one of the best places to live in the country, Burlington and Vermont are home to hard-working, hard-playing people who appreciate the outdoors and all the state has to offer.

Working at Vermont SportsCar is the complete package and we hope you consider joining our team.  Apply today - we look forward to hearing from you!

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