Here are sample job postings for Automotive Engineer roles:
Automotive Engineer Senior
The Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) is currently seeking talented candidates for a Senior Automotive Engineer role at our Silver Springs, NV location. At NATC, our senior automotive engineers work directly with a team intent on designing, manufacturing, and testing innovative automotive mobility solutions.
Founded in 1957, the NATC is a privately owned, independent test, evaluation, design and engineering facility offering development and certification testing to customers worldwide. We have substantial international experience, which allows us to evaluate products intended for global markets knowledgeably and objectively. NATC has compiled an extensive database of worldwide operational and infrastructure conditions allowing accurate definition of user duty cycles and creation of test programs that are representative of service environments around the world. NATC is a leading innovator in translating real-world conditions into validated virtual proving ground simulation and virtual prototyping.
NATC's location in the great basin of Nevada allows our team to access terrain that can represent 85% of the world within a 150 mile radius, providing an excellent test bed for off-road mobility. NATC?s operational area includes 1200 sq. miles of natural terrain, that when coupled with 6,200 acres of privately owned test courses, create an unparalleled testing area available to our engineers to innovate and solve our customer?s problems.
Position Summary:
The Automotive Engineer - Senior is specifically tasked with performance and durability testing for ultra-light to heavy vehicle platforms, and on occasion also supports vehicle development projects for designing and building technology demonstrators aimed at meeting customer provided requirements. The selected candidate?s objective for this position is to assist in creating innovative solutions for a prototype vehicle platform, as well as executing test programs on vehicle systems and subsystems. The Automotive Engineer - Senior reports to the supervising Program Manager (PM), and in their absence assumes a leadership role facilitating the successful completion of projects.
Essential Functions:
- Prepares and reviews test plans identifying type of test to be conducted, facilities required, proposed schedule, resource allocation, etc.
- Modifies standardized test procedures or develops new test procedures as needed to fit the customer?s need.
- Directs and supervises junior engineers, mechanics, technicians, equipment operators and other personnel associated with projects in order to complete test programs on time and on budget.
- Completes complex tests on vehicles and components to define holistic vehicle performance characteristics.
- Supports FMEA on failures encountered and suggests modifications and design change to components or systems.
- Key customer interface for assigned projects and RDT&E activities.
- Prepares and reviews technical proposals making recommendations as to the feasibility of designs, time and cost estimates. Communicates project status, test results, and technical recommendations to other engineers and customers by leading meetings and briefings.
- Relates well with employees and customers at all levels and at all times in a professional and personable manner.
Secondary Functions:
- Generates new business through customer contacts and follow-up.
- Attends and represents company at trade and industry shows.
- Assists in special projects.
- Provides recommendations for vehicle performance requirements, technical solutions, etc. to management and customers.
- Analyzes all technical data including instrumentation, engineering drawings, and vehicle performance requirements.
- Oversees changes in existing facilities or equipment or develops new capabilities as needed.
Engineering Manager / Lead Automotive Engineer
Wagner Tuning is an internationally established manufacturer of high-performance automotive cooling and performance components, with operations in Germany and the United States.
Our products include intercoolers, radiators, oil coolers, intake manifolds, intake systems, and other performance components for a wide range of automotive platforms.
As we continue expanding our U.S. operation in Kilgore, Texas, we are looking to strengthen our local engineering capabilities and develop more products directly in the United States.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager / Lead Automotive Engineer who combines strong hands-on engineering experience with leadership, organization, and project ownership.
The long-term goal of this position is to help build, organize, and lead our engineering department in Texas while working closely with our engineering and manufacturing teams in Germany.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead automotive product development projects from concept through production
- Develop new products and improve existing designs
- Create and review 3D CAD models, assemblies, prototypes, and manufacturing drawings
- Work with SolidWorks, 3D scanning, measurement equipment, and development tools
- Manage project timelines, prototypes, testing, revisions, and production implementation
- Solve technical problems independently and keep projects moving forward
- Work directly with manufacturing, machining, welding, purchasing, and quality teams
- Communicate with suppliers and coordinate technical topics between the U.S. and Germany
- Support fitment, performance, and validation testing
- Help improve engineering processes and mentor future engineering team members
Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
- Strong experience in automotive or mechanical product development
- Strong SolidWorks and 3D CAD experience
- Experience with production drawings, prototypes, reverse engineering, and 3D scanning
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, welding, casting, sheet metal, and assembly
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Leadership or engineering management experience preferred
- Strong communication skills
What We Are Looking For
We are not simply looking for someone who can operate CAD software. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of engineering projects, make technical decisions, communicate with suppliers and production, solve problems independently, and move projects from concept to finished product.
Automotive Mechanical Engineer - Willow
Jasper Engines & Transmissions
Position Overview: We are seeking an Automotive Mechanical Engineer to step into a Quality Captain role within our manufacturing operations. This is not an entry-level position — the ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in automotive, engine machining, or mechanical systems and be capable of driving results from day one.
This role is responsible for owning quality performance within a production pod, leading problem-solving efforts, reducing test stand rejects and field warranties, and ensuring we deliver a high-quality product while maintaining cost targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Quality Captain for a production pod, owning overall quality performance
- Lead and execute A3 problem-solving activities for:Warranty failures. Test stand failures. Internal quality issues
- Analyze customer call notes and warranty data to identify trends and drive corrective actions
- Partner closely with Group Leaders to ensure quality output while maintaining production cost targets
- Develop and maintain work instructions and standardized processes
- Implement built-in quality practices to prevent defects at the source
- Support and lead fit, form, and function validation of new and existing vendor parts
- Develop and execute test plans, including:Test stand validationDyno testingField testingDurability testing
- Support failure analysis and collaborate with new product development teams
- Lead or support cost reduction and salvage initiatives without compromising quality
- Research, evaluate, and implement new technologies to improve machining and assembly processes
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Proven experience in automotive, engine machining, or mechanical manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated success in problem-solving and root cause analysis (A3, 8D, or similar)
- Strong critical thinking and data-driven decision-making skills
- Experience working directly on the manufacturing floor with production teams
- Ability to read and interpret technical data, test results, and customer feedback
- Experience with quality systems, validation testing, and process control
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence across teams
- Self-driven with the ability to take ownership and lead initiatives independently
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Automotive Technology, or related automotive field experience
- Experience with engine assembly, machining processes, or remanufacturing
- Familiarity with 3D modeling/CAD
- Experience working with dyno/testing environments
What We’re Looking For
- Someone who can step in immediately and make an impact
- A hands-on problem solver who thrives on the manufacturing floor
- A leader who can own quality, drive accountability, and deliver results
- A candidate who understands the balance between quality and cost