Mechanical Design Engineer (Amphibious Vehicles)
We’re looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with 3–5 years of experience in SolidWorks to help take Seahorse’s amphibious vehicle platforms from concept through to production. You’ll own CAD for key vehicle subsystems, run supporting analyses, collaborate closely with electrical/software and marine/controls teams, and support builds, testing, and supplier handover across both on‑road and marine environments.
What you’ll do
* Produce robust 3D CAD models and fully detailed 2D drawings for our amphibious vehicle assemblies and components (brackets, enclosures, chassis/BIW, marine structures, mechanisms, seals, etc.).
* Drive designs through the full lifecycle: concept, DFMEA, detail design, prototype, DFM/DFA, validation, and release to production.
* Perform engineering calculations and basic analyses (tolerance stacks, fastener/joint sizing, corrosion and sealing considerations, material selection for marine/automotive environments, GD&T).
* Define specifications, BoMs, and engineering change documentation for critical mechanical systems.
* Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, DFM/DFA, tooling, and process capability for both automotive and marine‑grade components.
* Support workshop builds and trials, including root‑cause investigations and corrective actions during test, durability, and launch phases (on land and in water).
* Ensure compliance with relevant automotive and marine standards and regulations, working with the wider team to build this into designs early.
* Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments (DFMEA), and continuous improvement of our mechanical design and release processes.
What you’ll need
* Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (or related). Master’s a plus.
* 3–5 years in vehicle mechanical design (automotive OEM, Tier 1, off‑highway, marine, or vehicle start‑up). Amphibious or marine experience is a strong bonus.
* Proficiency in SolidWorks (assemblies, drawings, configurations, PDM basics).
* Strong GD&T skills and sound drawing release practices suitable for production.
* Hands‑on knowledge of common manufacturing processes: sheet metal, machined parts, castings, injection moulding, composites, welding, and joining (including corrosion‑resistant joints and seal design).
* Experience taking parts from prototype to production with suppliers, including feedback loops from build and test.
* Clear communication, an ownership mindset, and the ability to juggle multiple workstreams in a fast‑moving hardware environment.
* Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFM/DFA) across automotive and marine‑grade components.
* Detail orientation with a bias for action and quick iteration.
* Cross‑functional collaboration (manufacturing, supply chain, test, marine/controls, electrical/software).
* Problem solving and structured root cause analysis, from field/test feedback back into design.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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