Senior Mechanical Engineer

About Us

Velocity is a high-end classic car restoration facility in Cantonment, Florida. The company elevates the classic vehicle experience by modernizing vintage vehicles. Originally heralded as a leading specialty restoration shop for Classic Ford Broncos winning major industry awards, it is growing into a complete vehicle production facility. Velocity produces “restomod” restorations where vintage vehicles are upgraded with modern parts, drivetrain, and technology making them functionally new while maintaining an original or vintage aesthetic. The company has pioneered a custom classic vehicle renovation via an assembly line process, ensuring a high level of quality control, with a known price, and significantly decreased build time. We have a talented team of 100+ employees and a 135,000 square foot facility where we are continuing to add additional production lines and new vehicle offerings.

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer works closely with our research and design team to modernize our current and future vehicle offerings. This individual must have experience creating processes, thinking outside of the box, and troubleshooting.

Reports To

Director of Research & Design

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test all aspects of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery.
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles.
• Proficient with CNC manufacturing utilizing 3,4, and 5 axis technology.
• Well versed with geometric scanning.
• Develop new or improved designs of components, parts, or systems.
• Facilitate manufacturing process for new vehicle offerings.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in automotive application development, patterns, and design for use.
• Develop specifications for new parts or prototypes.
• Identify appropriate materials and processes to ensure the quality, performance, and manufacturability of products.
• Conducts analysis and tests to determine weaknesses and failures in prototypes and products.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Individual must be technically minded, and able to manage projects and assigned objective to completion.
• High proficiency in MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Excellent oral, written, editing, and presentation communication skills.
• Production focused.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced growth environment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to take constructive feedback.
• Willingness to work independently or with a team.
• Ability to work minimum of 45 hours per week.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years’ experience working with CAD programs
• 5+ years of hands-on prototyping and fabrication experience
• Experience working with electric vehicles is a plus.
• Experience in 6-Sigma is a plus.

Physical Demands (to include but not limited to)

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computer, office equipment, telephone, etc.
• Sit at desk or stand on concrete for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to reach in and work safely around vehicles.
• Must be able to speak clearly and distinctly hear and be understood in person or over the phone.
• Must be able to work in a busy/fast paced automotive shop environment.
• Must be able to work seated, standing, a/or walking for long periods of time.
• Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms at computer keyboard for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, and place items up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Occasional reaching overhead and below knees, including squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, and twisting.
• Ability to work long hours in hot or cold temperatures.
• Must be able to work extended hours, minimum of 45 hours per week.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the production environment.

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Fast paced, friendly team environment
• Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability after 60 days
• 401k plan after 6 months on next enrollment date
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid week off from Christmas through New Year’s Day

Job duties, salary, and benefits are subject to change throughout duration of employment with Velocity.

Velocity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Velocity does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.