Vehicle Engineer – Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

Mogi I/O Ltd.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle engineering firm is looking for a Vehicle Engineer to design and develop wheelchair-accessible vehicles. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and offers a competitive salary between $100,000 and $120,000. Responsibilities include leading design projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with quality targets. The ideal candidate has a strong background in automotive industries and hands-on experience with 3D design tools.

Benefits

10% bonus

Qualifications

• 5–25 years of experience in engineering.
• Hands-on experience with complex product launches.
• Familiarity with automotive systems.

Responsibilities

• Design vehicle conversions using CAD tools.
• Ensure designs meet budget and quality targets.
• Collaborate with multiple departments on projects.

Skills

3D product design experience

Strong knowledge of mechanism/structural design

Proficient in Inventor

Strong problem-solving abilities

Project leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Vehicle Engineer – Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

Location: Indianapolis/Winamac, USA

Status: Full-time | On-site

Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 + 10% Bonus

Experience: 5–25 years

Overview

The Vehicle Engineer leads the design and development of new wheelchair‑accessible vehicles from concept to launch. Responsibilities include engineering all vehicle systems, ensuring proper integration, meeting cost/quality targets, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative, reliable, and compliant products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer new vehicle conversions in CAD (Inventor).
• Develop mechanisms, suspensions, structures, and closures (doors/liftgates).
• Plan procurement, assembly, and validation to meet APQP project timelines.
• Ensure designs meet budget, quality, and performance objectives.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and Portfolio teams.
• Recommend cost‑effective, standardized design solutions.
• Build and test prototypes; continuously improve designs.
• Participate in design reviews and apply best engineering practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience taking products from concept to launch (multiple complex products preferred).
• Hands‑on 3D product design experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanism/structural design, GD&T, tolerance stack‑up, and vehicle integration.
• Proficiency with DFMEA, root‑cause analysis, and APQP.
• Background in automotive, transportation, or specialty vehicle industries.
• Familiarity with fuel, exhaust, cooling, and braking systems.
• Proficiency in Inventor, AutoCAD, Vault, MS Office; prototype fabrication/welding a plus.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and project leadership abilities.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development