This is what you’ve been looking for – Come work for one of the most renowned performance parts manufacturers in motorsports. It’s a dream job for anyone who wants to be on a winning team that always stays one step ahead of the competition. Surround yourself with supercars like the Lamborghini Huracan, Nissan GTR, and Audi R8 as an AMS Engineer, in a position as fast paced as the vehicles we build.
We are a rapidly growing medium size business with a small family-owned feel, operating in the western suburbs of Chicago, and are looking for talented people to join our team. At AMS we specialize in automotive aftermarket performance parts and packages for turbocharged vehicles, with our goal being to provide the highest quality, best performing products available by utilizing extensive research and development paired with rigorous testing programs. AMS is an engineering driven organization (our founder is an engineer), and offers an exciting atmosphere, great pay, excellent health benefits, 401k, and other unique perks. We will never compromise the quality or performance of our products and will only provide the finest customer service by offering advice and parts that are in the best interest of the customer. If you love the world of motorsports, it does not get any better than this!
As a Mechanical Engineer in our Product Development team, you’ll utilize your mechanical aptitude to spearhead the creation of innovative high performance vehicle components, spanning from intake filter to exhaust tip, and everything in between. Beginning with a detailed product charter, you’ll use CAD to craft parts and assemblies, ensuring alignment with project goals through rapid prototyping and simulations. Collaborating with vendors, you’ll oversee sample and production runs, while optimizing manufacturing processes with our fabrication team. Your role extends beyond production, encompassing ongoing support through design enhancements, vendor management, and cost-saving initiatives, driving projects from inception to fruition.
Design: Create 3D parts, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings in Solidworks. Optimize designs for various manufacturing methods.
Project Management: Manage multiple projects, adhere to timelines, document progress, oversee budget, and handle vendor communication.
Quality: Develop inspection drawings, implement QC training, manage design validation, and perform root cause analysis.
Testing and Validation: Utilize simulation software, conduct hands-on validation, and execute testing procedures.
The ideal candidate is self-driven, hardworking, with a strong understanding of mechanical systems, able to efficiently ensure thorough product development. They excel as team players in dynamic environments, with effective communication skills to meet project goals. While automotive performance industry experience is advantageous, hands-on experience and engine/powertrain comprehension are preferred but not mandatory.
Great careers like this come once in a lifetime. Don’t let this one pass you by. Please send a resume and a brief letter explaining why you’re the ideal candidate for the position to [email protected]. In your letter please include your responses to the following:
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