Automotive Test Systems Mechanical Engineer

Step into a day designing the future of automotive testing

At Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc., you’ll architect the mechanical backbone of our test operations—creating fixtures, presses, and automated testers that validate components and sub‑assemblies for cutting-edge automotive programs. Your expertise in pneumatics, hydraulics, and robust mechanical design will power reliable launches and continuous improvement across our production landscape.

A day in this role

Morning stand-up: you sequence multiple cross-functional projects and confirm cost and effort estimates for an upcoming product line launch. Midday: you’re on the floor, reviewing a pneumatic press test rig, coaching Associate Engineers through design revisions, and validating motion-control safety interlocks. Afternoon: you jump on a call with a customer’s engineering team to align test coverage, then capture updates in PLM and project documentation before closing the day mentoring the team on FEA and GD&T best practices.

What you’ll own

• Full-lifecycle design, implementation, and upkeep of advanced industrial test assets, including:
  • Testing fixtures and advanced component testers for automotive parts
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic presses/testers with appropriate fixturing and controls
  • Collaborative and industrial robotics integrations
  • Automation and motion-control initiatives
  • Safety design for pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
  • Standards/architectures for electrical and mechanical designs, pneumatic/hydraulic schematics, project management documentation, and preventive/predictive maintenance documentation
• Estimating cost and level of effort for new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives, including expansions within existing platforms
• Leading new product line launches and driving multi-department project execution
• Serving as technical lead; mentoring Engineers and Associate Engineers
• Partnering closely with Controls & Instrumentation, Software Controls, Product, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineers—as well as Maintenance and Calibration Technicians
• Assessing equipment condition to recommend repairs, redesigns, or rebuilds
• Visiting customer sites and interfacing with customer engineers as needed

What you bring

• Bachelor’s (or advanced) degree in Engineering—or 8–11 years of equivalent experience
• CAD mastery: Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA; strong GD&T and 2D/3D modeling
• 3D assembly simulation and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) expertise
• PLM proficiency across the full product lifecycle
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and sound material selection (metals, plastics)
• Hands-on prototyping and deep understanding of mechanical systems
• Structural analysis skills to ensure design integrity and safety
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical concepts
• Experience designing automation cells and robotic systems
• Ability to interpret equipment operation with minimal documentation
• Excellent communication; Lean mindset; continuous improvement orientation
• Organized project management, technical writing, and thorough documentation habits
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities

Benefits & growth

• An engaging work environment
• Opportunities for advancement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay (we pay weekly!)
• Comprehensive benefits package & 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off, and more

About Dynamic Manufacturing

Founded in 1955 by John Partipilo, Dynamic Manufacturing is a family-owned leader in automotive, off-road, industrial, and racing powertrain products—including torque converters, transmissions (automatic, manual, hybrid), and transfer case assemblies. We support both aftermarket and OE customers from nearly one million square feet of operations with 1,000+ talented employees delivering turnkey engineering, machining, assembly, and dynamometer testing.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws

You should be proficient in: Mechanical Design & Engineering