Overview

WPS is seeking a creative, innovative and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to take responsibility for mechanical design, development, and validation process for Snow bike conversion kit systems, from concept to final production. This role will work closely with Project and Management teams to ensure the conversion kits and sub-systems are meeting key deliverables and achieving industry leading standards.  This role also supports conversion kit integration for existing and/or new products by helping to execute product plans and provide technical solutions that meet consumer needs.

Well-qualified individuals will have a BSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline and at least 5 years of experience in design and system engineering. If you are self-starter, an “out of the box thinker”, and enjoy the challenges of mechanical design in the expanding and competitive power sports market, this is the opportunity to enhance your career!

PRIMARY DUTIES

  • Create and maintain original specifications, DFMEA, and DVP&R
  • Supports mechanical design, styling, and manufacturing to ensure the conversion kit systems components are meeting required specifications
  • Supports the validation and manufacturing strategy for conversation kit variants from concept through production
  • Ensures designs are meeting the safety, quality, reliability, development schedule, and cost goals set forth by product planning groups
  • Determines the ideal component manufacturing method to ensure overall design, performance, and cost goals are met
  • Collaborates with designers and production inside and outside the team
  • Prepares preliminary sketches, layout, and/or presentations to aid in the understanding and solutions of engineering problems
  • Completes design tasks in the Teamwork System and ensures their timely release
  • Leads and participates in design reviews on assigned project to ensure adequate input and involvement
  • Analyze field problems for conversation kits and determine corrective actions
  • Performs other miscellaneous project related assignment and other duties as needed

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent REQUIRED
  • 5-8 years related design or system engineering experience PREFERRED
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with desire to drive vehicles for development and testing purposes REQUIRED
  • Experience with a 3-D CAD modeling package required, SolidWorks PREFERRED
  • Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) package PREFERRED
  • Experience using Product Lifecycle Management software PREFERRED
  • GD&T, FMEA, dimensional tolerance stack-ups REQUIRED
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills REQUIRED
  • Quick learner with high level of ambition and drive REQUIRED
  • Strong interpersonal skills, able to work in a team environment REQUIRED
  • Ability to work with and travel to domestic and international technology partners REQUIRED
  • Self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced work environment REQUIRED
  • Flexible with a wide range of responsibilities A MUST
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, Project and PowerPoint REQUIRED

Location: Boise, ID

Job Type:  Salaried, Full-time Exempt

Annual Salary:  DOE

About Western Power Sports

COMPANY CULTURE

At Western Power Sports, our motto is "Work hard. Play hard". We seek individuals who are passionate about life and bring that energy to their careers. As one of the fastest growing wholesale distributors of aftermarket power sports parts, apparel and accessories, we sell fun products to a nationwide network of dealers, shipping from multiple warehouse locations around the country.  As a member of our team, you will be exposed to the fast-paced power sports environment, which has experienced booming expansion over recent years.