Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

This role is located in San Jose, are you willing to relocate?

Join the Team That Brings Motorsports Passion to Product Innovation

Are you a high-performance automotive enthusiast with serious engineering chops? Elephant Racing is where Silicon Valley engineering meets the world of Porsche suspension. We're seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to help us design, develop, and innovate suspension components for the most passionate performance driving community.

About Us:

Elephant Racing is a pioneer in the performance suspension space, known for pushing the limits of what's possible in aftermarket Porsche suspension systems. We are engineers, tinkerers, and track junkies who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Your Role:

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you’ll be involved in every phase of the product lifecycle—from ideation to prototyping, through manufacturing and beyond. Your mix of CAD expertise, hands-on prototyping, and mechanical intuition will shape the future of our suspension product line, including shocks, bushings, sway bars, and active/semi-active suspension systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead mechanical design projects through the full product lifecycle

Create detailed engineering documentation (BOMs, technical drawings, manufacturing notes)

Prototype using 3D printing, machining, and hands-on tools

Collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams

Provide top-tier technical support to customers

Contribute to product improvements and maintenance

Represent the company at events and races

Promote innovation and continuous improvement within the team

What You Bring:

Professional Requirements:

BSME or equivalent technical degree

2–10 years experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer

Expert-level proficiency with SolidWorks

Experience with prototyping tools (3D printer, lathe, mill, etc.)

Mechatronics or hands-on electromechanical experience is a plus

Personal Qualifications:

Deep passion for high-performance cars (Porsche/BMW preferred)

Track driving, club racing, or autocross experience REQUIRED

Customer-focused mindset and clear communication skills

Self-starter with a flexible, innovative approach to challenges

Willingness to attend weekend events and be an ambassador for the brand

Why Join Elephant Racing?

Culture of motorsports lovers who live and breathe automotive performance

Small team = big impact: your ideas matter

Access to shop and tools for your personal builds

Flexible hours (skip the traffic, not the fun)

Company-contributed medical and dental plans

Paid holidays, vacation, and PTOCompany Description

Elephant Racing is the Silicon Valley approach applied to automotive suspension products.

Our business model is built around the development of advanced automotive suspension technology.

We have generous holiday, vacation and PTO offered as well as flexible work hours to beat the traffic.

Our 10,000 sq ft R&D facility is located in Santa Clara, California USA.

Full-time