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Founded in 2015, AccuTune Off-Road was built on a simple idea: provide the highest quality suspension products, backed by unmatched technical knowledge and customer service. We specialize in premium off-road suspension systems for Toyota, Jeep, Ford, Chevy, and Ram trucks and SUVs, combining industry-leading products with custom shock tuning to deliver exceptional ride quality and performance. Building on that foundation, we launched Ride Shocks—our own line of premium shock absorbers and suspension components designed from the ground up to raise the standard for the off-road industry. As we continue to grow, we're expanding our product lines and improving our manufacturing.

Ride Shocks is in an exciting stage of growth. We've successfully launched our own line of premium suspension products, and we're looking for an engineer who wants to help shape the future of the company and continue developing innovative new products.

As part of our engineering team, you'll take ownership of projects from concept through production. You'll help design new suspension products, improve existing designs, develop manufacturing processes, and validate your work through real-world testing. There is little bureaucracy and ideas can go from concept to reality quickly.

You are a mechanically minded engineer who enjoys getting out from behind the computer and into the shop. You love designing products, building prototypes, testing ideas, and continuously improving your work. You are naturally curious, self-motivated, and take pride in delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

You have a passion for off-road vehicles and understand the unique challenges suspension systems face in demanding environments. Whether you've built your own truck, raced, fabricated parts, or simply enjoy exploring the outdoors, you're excited by the opportunity to design products that improve vehicle performance and customer experiences.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects effectively, communicate well with teammates, and take ownership of your responsibilities from start to finish.

Success in this role means taking ownership of engineering projects from start to finish, demonstrating a strong ability to analyze mechanical strength and ensure the durability of components under real-world off-road conditions. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, capable of managing their own schedule, and consistently meeting deadlines on projects ranging from quick one-week tasks to complex, year-long developments. A genuine passion for off-roading and suspension systems is essential, fueling innovative and creative designs that perform in rugged environments. This engineer will thrive in a fast-paced setting, delivering high-quality, thoughtful solutions that enhance vehicle performance and customer experience.

Joining Ride Shocks is an opportunity to help build a growing company and shape the future of off-road suspension technology. As our company grows, you'll have the opportunity to expand your technical expertise, influence product strategy, lead increasingly complex engineering projects, and grow into leadership roles as the engineering team expands. We believe in investing in our employees by providing competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and an environment where great ideas are encouraged and rewarded.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Determine design requirements through benchmarking, data acquisition or company standards.
• Evaluate designs using hand calculations, FEA, lab & real world testing.
• Design off-road suspension parts such as shock absorbers, Upper Control Arms, Lift Springs, Link Arms, Bump Stops, etc.
• Design production tooling to make new products and improve production of existing products.
• Create 3D models and drawings in Solidworks using best practices & GD&T.
• Create testing requirements and design test equipment.
• Conduct fitment, performance & durability tests.
• Work with suppliers to source new products & improve existing products.
• Maintain project schedules to deliver on time and within budget.

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• At least 2 years of product design experience
• Experience with the off-road industry & popular platforms for universal fit (Ultra 4, Jeeps, rockcrawlers, prerunners, VW, sand rail, buggies, common racing classes, etc.) and OEM fit (Toyota, Jeep, Chevy, Ford, Dodge).
• Experience with manufacturing techniques: welding, machining, forging, sheet metal cutting and bending, rubber molding
• Active off-road enthusiast with hands on suspension experience (eg, fabrication and installation of suspension parts).
• Experience with common software (Solidworks, Microsoft Office, Google Suite)
• Excellent written, verbal, intrapersonal communication skills; ability to call, connect and interact with customers and coworkers.
• Excellent time management skills. Ability to set and maintain project schedules.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized while handling multiple projects at the same time in a fast-paced environment.

What AccuTune Offers:

Salary: $85-140k/year total target compensation, depending on experience

Health Care: Kaiser Bronze 60 HMO 5800/60 – 80%  paid by AccuTune

Silver 70 HMO 2500/55 HMO is available , employee pays difference in cost

Gold 80 HMO 1000/40 HMO is available , employee pays difference in cost                

Dental: AccuTune pays 50% of monthly fee, Delta Dental PPO Advantage 400

401K: 3% Company 401k Contribution (100% vested, no employee contribution required). Traditional & Roth plans available for personal contribution.

Holidays: 7 days per year

Vacation: 15 days, growing at 1 day per year up to 20 days

Sick: 40 hours per year (After introductory period)

Hours: 7am - 4pm

Location: 9448 Bond Ave, El Cajon, Ca

Supervisor: President

Requirements:

Examples of work

Background check

Drug test

Reference check

Valid Drivers license

Be able to lift?

Sit at a desk for up to 8 hours?