Mechanical Engineering Specialist – Automotive Business Unit

Mechanical Engineering Specialist – Automotive Business Unit Alchemy is a nanotechnology company building solutions for the automotive and defense industries. We are transforming legacy industries by vertically integrating our coatings innovations into category‑leading ready‑to‑use solutions. Our two main products are ExoShield windshield protection films for the automotive industry and Crypsis Class infrared camouflage coatings for the defense industry. We are at the growth stage of our journey and focused on sustainable top‑line growth across both business units. Alchemy is backed by leading investors and incubators in Canada, the United States, France, and China, including Y­Combinator, Stanford‑StartX, and Creative Destructive Lab. Our team is a diverse, tight‑knit group of engineers, scientists, and business professionals who enjoy time together in and out of the office, from weekly badminton nights to team lunches. We are passionate about cars, cool technology, and working together to dominate our market segments. Learn more at: www.alchemynano.com The Role We need someone who delivers results. This isn’t a desk job—you’ll be out hunting down vehicles to scan, coordinating rentals, managing scanning sessions, translating scans into production‑ready CAD, and optimizing manufacturing processes. You’ll own projects end‑to‑end, from cold‑calling dealerships to releasing final drawings for production. If you thrive in fast‑paced, dynamic environments where every day looks different, this is your role. What You’ll Do Source, coordinate, and execute vehicle scanning projects: Find rental vehicles or negotiate access with dealerships and owners, schedule scanning sessions, and perform high‑resolution 3D scans of passenger vehicles and components. Convert scan data into manufacturing‑ready designs: Build accurate CAD models in SolidWorks from scan data and design production dies; release models and drawings for manufacturing. Optimize workflows and document processes: Streamline the scan‑to‑CAD pipeline through automation, scripting, and tool evaluation; write comprehensive SOPs for 3D scanning, modeling, and manufacturing operations. Drive manufacturing process development: Design and execute trials for new manufacturing equipment, collect and analyze process data (temperature/pressure profiles), and iterate parameters to hit yield and cycle‑time targets. Test, iterate, and improve: Run prototype die tests, capture dimensional and functional data, and feed findings back into design revisions and continuous‑improvement initiatives. Be resourceful: Cold‑call contacts, source specialty materials, dig up technical specs—whatever it takes to keep projects moving forward. Must‑Haves Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline. Design experience: 2–3 years of engineering design experience in a hands‑on role. SolidWorks proficiency: 2–3 years using SolidWorks (surfacing, assemblies, drawings, and reverse‑engineering workflows). Communication skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication—you will be writing SOPs, coordinating with external contacts, and collaborating across teams. Mobility: Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle. Process engineering background: Experience developing or optimizing manufacturing processes. Technical writing: Proven ability to create SOPs, work instructions, or technical documentation. Nice‑to‑Haves (Assets) Project planning and project management experience. Surfacing experience (complex surface modeling, Class‑A surfacing). 3D scanning experience (calibration, scan processing, reverse engineering). Experience designing composite parts or working with composite manufacturing. Thermoforming experience (strong asset—this is highly relevant to our processes). Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., CloudCompare, GOM Inspect). Background in plastics manufacturing or tooling design. Who You Are You’re hands‑on, scrappy, and versatile. You roll with the punches and figure things out on the fly. You don’t wait to be told what to do—you see what needs to happen and make it happen. You’re comfortable managing ambiguity, learning new equipment quickly, and wearing multiple hats. You take ownership, iterate fast, and thrive in a startup environment where resourcefulness matters more than rigid processes. Ready to join us? Apply now and let’s build something exceptional together. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr