About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Automotive.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

This entry-level Mechanical CAD / Speaker Design Engineer (Acoustic Designer) role supports the design, development, and testing of mechanical and electro-mechanical components and assemblies for automotive speaker systems and car-audio applications. You will work under the guidance of experienced engineers to develop CAD models and drawings, support prototype builds, and help validate product performance for a confidential client in the automotive industry.

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Key Responsibilities

• Design and modify mechanical components and assemblies for automotive speakers and car-audio systems.
• Support electro-mechanical acoustic component design and integration.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams (hardware, manufacturing, test) to resolve design issues and improve performance.
• Assist with prototype development, component sourcing, testing, and design validation.
• Analyze test data and recommend design improvements to meet performance, quality, and manufacturability targets.
• Follow established engineering, quality, safety, and environmental procedures.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (required).
• Some experience in mechanical design, CAD modeling, product development, or electro-mechanical assemblies (internship/co-op or early-career experience acceptable).
• Familiarity with 3D CAD tools such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or CATIA is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn from senior engineers and manage assigned tasks with guidance.

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Preferred / Nice-to-have

• Coursework or hands-on exposure to acoustics or speaker design.
• Experience creating engineering drawings and BOMs for production.
• Basic knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes (injection molding, stamping), and tolerance control.
• Interest in automotive audio systems and cross-discipline collaboration.

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Compensation & Duration

• Contract: 6+ months, long-term, renewable (contract-to-hire may be considered by the confidential client).
• Estimated compensation: $97,023 per year (estimated).
• Employment type: FULL_TIME.

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What to Expect from Careertakes

Careertakes is acting as a recruiting partner in this process. If you move forward, you may receive additional role matches from the Careertakes platform. Final hiring decisions and employment will be made by the confidential client.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.