Engineer 3

Job Details: Job Location: Dannon Building

• West Jordan, UT, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Mechanical Engineer 3 Tera. Flex – West Jordan, Utah About Tera. Flex Tera. Flex is a leader in the automotive aftermarket industry, specializing in innovative suspension systems and performance products for Jeep and off-road vehicles. Our Engineering and R&D teams combine real-world vehicle experience with innovative engineering to develop products designed for performance, durability, and demanding on-road and off-road use. We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer 3 who is passionate about automotive product development and enjoys taking products from initial concept through design, prototype, testing, validation, and production.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer 3 is an experienced engineering position responsible for the design, development, testing, and successful production release of Tera. Flex suspension systems and related automotive products. This position requires a strong combination of mechanical engineering expertise and hands-on automotive knowledge.

The Mechanical Engineer 3 will independently manage complex engineering projects, develop and evaluate new product concepts, solve technical challenges, and work directly with prototype vehicles and components. This role will also provide technical guidance to junior engineers and R&D personnel while collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Marketing, and other departments to successfully bring new products to market.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of suspension systems and automotive components for Jeep, truck, and off-road applications. Manage engineering projects from initial concept through design, prototype, testing, validation, and production release. Create and review 3D CAD models, assemblies, engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.

Apply advanced engineering principles to evaluate suspension geometry, wheel travel, articulation, steering geometry, load paths, component clearances, vehicle packaging, strength, and durability. Perform engineering calculations and analysis to validate product designs and design decisions. Identify technical risks and develop engineering solutions throughout the product development process.

Work directly with R&D vehicles to install, evaluate, modify, troubleshoot, and test prototype components. Conduct vehicle measurements, fitment evaluations, and technical assessments of new vehicle platforms. Develop and execute product testing and validation plans. Analyze test results and implement design improvements based on engineering data and real-world vehicle performance.

Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, fitment, durability, noise, vibration, and performance concerns. Design and modify prototype components to support rapid product development and testing. Conduct and participate in engineering design reviews. Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers, technicians, and other members of the R&D team.

Collaborate with Manufacturing to ensure designs are practical, repeatable, cost-effective, and suitable for production. Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) activities. Work with suppliers and vendors regarding materials, manufacturing processes, prototypes, tooling, and component requirements.

Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for product quality, manufacturing, and field concerns. Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), drawings, specifications, test documentation, engineering changes, and product revisions. Research new vehicle platforms, emerging suspension technologies, competitive products, and industry trends.

Identify opportunities to improve existing Tera. Flex products and engineering processes.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. 5+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience, preferably within the automotive, powersports, off-road, or automotive aftermarket industries. Demonstrated experience designing and developing mechanical products from concept through production.

Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD software and mechanical assemblies. Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, dimensional tolerancing, and design documentation. Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, mechanical design, and engineering fundamentals. Experience performing engineering calculations and mechanical design analysis.

Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex engineering projects and technical problems. Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on automotive skills. Ability and willingness to work directly on vehicles, including installing and removing suspension and related components. Experience using hand tools, power tools, measurement equipment, and automotive shop equipment.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to engineering and non-engineering personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

Automotive OEM or aftermarket product development experience. Significant experience designing and developing suspension systems or suspension-related components. Experience with Jeep, truck, off-road, or performance vehicle platforms. Strong knowledge of suspension geometry, steering geometry, vehicle dynamics, and chassis systems.

Experience designing control arms, track bars, steering components, brackets, lift systems, axles, shocks/dampers, or related automotive components. Experience with shock absorber or damper design, development, testing, and tuning. Experience with vehicle testing and product validation. Experience with FEA and engineering simulation tools.

Knowledge of CNC machining, welding, laser cutting, forming, casting, forging, and other manufacturing processes. Hands-on prototype fabrication experience. Ability to operate manual mills and lathes for prototype development and modification. Experience applying DFM and DFA principles. Experience leading engineering projects and mentoring junior engineers.

Demonstrated success bringing multiple automotive or mechanical products from concept through production. Hands-On R&D Expectations At Tera. Flex, our engineers are expected to understand how their designs perform in the real world. The Mechanical Engineer 3 will regularly work with prototype vehicles and components in our R&D environment.

Candidates should be comfortable turning wrenches, installing suspension systems, taking vehicle measurements, evaluating articulation and clearances, modifying prototypes, diagnosing problems, and participating in on-road and off-road product testing. The successful candidate should be equally comfortable designing a component in CAD, reviewing engineering calculations, leading a design review, working with manufacturing, and stepping into the shop to install and test the prototype.

Leadership & Project Ownership As a Mechanical Engineer 3, this position is expected to operate with a high degree of independence and ownership.

Responsibilities include

Taking ownership of complex engineering projects and delivering them from concept through production. Establishing engineering priorities and identifying technical risks. Making sound engineering decisions based on analysis, testing, experience, and data. Providing technical guidance to junior engineers and R&D technicians.

Reviewing designs, drawings, and engineering work completed by other team members. Helping improve engineering standards, processes, documentation, and product development practices. Working cross-functionally to keep engineering projects progressing toward established timelines and business objectives. Core Competencies Advanced mechanical design Automotive suspension and vehicle systems Product development Engineering analysis and problem solving Hands-on automotive expertise Project ownership Technical leadership Innovation and creativity Attention to detail Technical communication Cross-functional collaboration Mentoring and team development Physical Requirements Ability to work in office, engineering, manufacturing, and automotive shop environments.

Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work underneath or around vehicles. Ability to safely lift and handle automotive components and equipment. Ability to use hand tools, power tools, measurement equipment, and shop equipment. Ability to participate in vehicle testing and occasional travel as required. Why Tera. Flex? The Mechanical Engineer 3 will have the opportunity to play a significant role in developing the next generation of Tera.

Flex products. Our engineers are involved throughout the complete product development process—from identifying an opportunity and designing the solution to building the prototype, testing it on the vehicle, and successfully bringing the finished product to market. We are looking for an experienced engineer who enjoys designing products, solving difficult engineering problems, building prototypes, turning wrenches, and developing products that perform in demanding