R&D Engineer

Location: Indianapolis/Winamac, USAStatus: Full-time | On-siteSalary: $100,000 – $120,000 + 10% BonusExperience: 5–25 yearsOverviewThe Vehicle Engineer leads the design and development of new wheelchair-accessible vehicles from concept to launch. Responsibilities include engineering all vehicle systems, ensuring proper integration, meeting cost/quality targets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, reliable, and compliant products.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and engineer new vehicle conversions in CAD (Inventor).Develop mechanisms, suspensions, structures, and closures (doors/liftgates).Plan procurement, assembly, and validation to meet APQP project timelines.Ensure designs meet budget, quality, and performance objectives.Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and Portfolio teams.Recommend cost-effective, standardized design solutions.Build and test prototypes; continuously improve designs.Participate in design reviews and apply best engineering practices.Required Skills & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering.Experience taking products from concept to launch (multiple complex products preferred).Hands-on 3D product design experience.Strong knowledge of mechanism/structural design, GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and vehicle integration.Proficiency with DFMEA, root cause analysis, and APQP.Background in automotive, transportation, or specialty vehicle industries.Familiarity with fuel, exhaust, cooling, and braking systems.Proficiency in Inventor, AutoCAD, Vault, MS Office; prototype fabrication/welding a plus.Strong communication, problem-solving, and project leadership abilities.