A manufacturing & design engineer/entrepreneur is sought to join a fast-growing start-up company with a diverse, talented team of engineers and business professionals. The company is commercializing advanced green technology in the heavy-duty trucking industry. We are seeking an experienced design engineer with familiarity in the design and manufacturing of products for the transportation industry. The position would require a solid understanding of all steps of the design process, from concept to manufacturing. We are looking for someone with a passion for the industry that is willing to work remotely, while regularly communicating with our team. An individual will be hired first on a contractual basis, and may be considered for employment in a high-ranking, full-time position based on performance, experience, and level of commitment. The applicant should have high-energy, interest in earning equity, and open to relocating to work for the company long-term. Essential Duties/Responsibilities • Parametric solid/surface CAD modeling of products for prototyping and production • Material and component selection and sourcing • Part optimization and analysis/simulation • Develop bills of materials and technical drawings Qualifications/Skills • Strong background in design of products to be manufactured for the transportation industry • Mechanical, Aerospace, or equivalent engineering degree (BS or higher) • Automotive/transportation knowledge required • Strong CAD modeling skills (sheet metal design, complex surface modeling, mold design, rendering, large assemblies, dimensioning and tolerancing, drawings) • SolidWorks experience preferred. Must use your own CAD software. • Detail oriented with strong ability to self-organize and meet deadlines • Hands on, fabrication/experimental experience a plus • Business/management/start-up experience a plus
Hi, This is Bhargav Kothapalli. I have completed my Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering in May 2011 from Texas A&M University (College Station, TX). I am very interested in this "Design Engineer" opportunity. I have 3 years of experience (both from industry and research backgrounds) in Mechanical Product Design and Manufacturing. Also, I have 5 years of expertise with 2D and 3D CAD (esp. SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA and Pro/E). Kindly let me know if I can get in touch with you directly. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, -- Bhargav