Mechanical Design Engineer (Fusion 360) – Custom Vehicle Parts

Company Description

RestoMag is a platform where restoration shops and enthusiasts can document, share, and manage their vehicle projects with ease. We strive to provide a unique and innovative experience for automotive enthusiasts and professionals alike while fostering creativity and collaboration within the restoration community.

Role Description

We are hiring a contract Mechanical Design Engineer to work on custom vehicle part design using Fusion 360. You will take existing CAD (often derived from 3D scans and provided as Fusion/STEP) and make the necessary modifications to create parts that are:

• visually finished (clean trims/bezels/duct details when needed)
• fit tolerant (accounts for real-world bodywork variations, fiberglass/composites)
• manufacturing-ready for outsourced 3D printing and/or CNC

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Design Engineering and Product Design, with experience in developing detailed and precise designs
• Expertise in Mechanical Engineering and Machine Design, with the ability to create functional and practical custom vehicle parts
• Proficiency with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools, with a focus on Fusion 360 (solid modeling, assemblies; comfortable editing imported geometry)
• Able to work with STEP/IGES and repair/clean bodies when required
• Understanding of tolerances, fitment, fastening, and fabrication realities
• DFM for outsourced manufacturing (3D print/CNC)
• Experience in the automotive or restoration industry is a plus

Responsibilities

Modify and refine existing CAD in Fusion 360 (incl. imported STEP bodies)

Design parts such as:

• vent/duct surrounds, mesh/grille inserts, trim bezels, covers
• brackets, mounts, adapters, small housings
• templates/jigs for fabrication

Create practical mounting methods (tabs, bosses, slots, heat-set insert locations, hidden fasteners)

Build in appropriate clearances/tolerances for imperfect surfaces and finishing/paint

Prepare final deliverables:

• Fusion 360 source + STEP
• print-ready STL/3MF
• CNC-friendly geometry when needed

Iterate quickly based on fit/feedback (v1 test fit v2)

Nice-to-have

• Surfacing skills (clean blends, edge breaks, consistent radii)
• Experience with 3D print processes (SLA/SLS/MJF/FDM) and post-processing (primer/paint)
• Any automotive/custom fabrication exposure

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