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Position Overview

This Mechanical Engineer role is CAD-focused and supports the design and production of high-performance automotive components used in street and racing applications. The role spends the majority of time creating and updating detailed drawings in AutoCAD and SolidWorks, supporting on-site manufacturing, and collaborating closely with production and quality teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and optimized for performance.

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Responsibilities

• Spend ~60–70% of the day performing CAD design in AutoCAD and SolidWorks (new designs and revisions).
• Develop detailed, multi-layer AutoCAD drawings aligned with manufacturing operations and standards.
• Reverse engineer finished parts to create accurate CAD models and production drawings.
• Design and document production fixturing so fixtures are manufacturable and function in production.
• Validate fixturing and part designs with production and quality teams to meet functional and quality requirements.
• Provide manufacturing support by updating drawings when parts run on different machines or processes change.
• Critically review customer drawings to confirm feasibility and identify manufacturability improvements.
• Troubleshoot drawing/design issues in production using a solution-focused approach.
• Participate in collaborative design reviews with engineering, production, and quality colleagues.
• Drive continuous improvement in designs, processes, and customer outcomes.
• Apply hands-on mechanical experience (personal projects, vehicles, etc.) to inform practical design choices.
• Support a small engineering team through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and cooperative problem solving.

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Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field with strong CAD emphasis.
• Ideally 1–2 years of experience in a CAD drafting/design environment; entry-level candidates with strong CAD skills and passion for automotive work will be considered.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (parts and complex assemblies).
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD or DraftSight, including multi-layer drafting tied to manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated passion for the automotive industry (projects, clubs, racing, Baja SAE, etc.).
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude (maintenance, repair, modifications on vehicles or mechanical systems).
• Ability to evaluate customer drawings for manufacturability and practicality.
• Solution-focused mindset and ability to collaborate with production and quality teams.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in CAD models and technical documentation.

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to Pro/E (Creo) or CATIA is a plus for working with customer-supplied models.
• Manufacturing experience from internships, academic projects, or hands-on production work.
• Involvement in automotive competitions or engineering teams (Baja SAE, student race teams, etc.).
• Enjoyment of tinkering with automobiles or mechanical systems.
• Interest in motorsports, racing, or performance vehicle engineering.
• Comfort thriving in a small-team environment that values initiative and clear communication.

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Job Type & Location

• Contract to Hire
• Location: Prospect Heights, CO — this is an onsite role in Prospect Heights, CO.

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Pay & Benefits

• Pay range: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour.
• Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, experience, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include: medical, dental & vision; critical illness, accident, and hospital plans; 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options; voluntary life & AD&D; short and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; employee assistance program; and paid time off. Benefits, eligibility, and plan details may vary.

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Application Timeline & Workplace

• Anticipated application deadline: Nov 12, 2026.
• Workplace type: Fully onsite in Prospect Heights, CO.

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About Confidential Client

Confidential Client is a provider of engineering and sciences services and talent solutions serving a diverse set of customers. They partner with specialized experts to advance engineering initiatives, accelerate innovation, and support production teams in delivering precision-engineered parts and assemblies for demanding applications.

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Hiring Policies & Accommodations

Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations for the application or interview process are available upon request.

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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.

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