Mechanical Engineer, Serviceability

Source One is a consulting services company and we’re currently looking for the following individual to work as a fully on‑site consultant to our direct client, a ride‑sharing autonomous vehicle company in Foster City, CA.

* We are unable to work with third‑party companies for this role.

Pay Rate: $75/hr (W-2)

Job description:

This role is for a Mechanical Engineer to drive the Design for Serviceability (DFS) initiatives and support fleet inspection and maintenance programs. In this role, you will perform evaluations of form, fit, function, access, and analysis of our products. You will collaborate with Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Design, and Prototyping to advocate for core initiatives that support the Service optimization of our products.

Simultaneously, this role involves managing our Fleet’s inspection and maintenance program. You will present comprehensive reports, findings, and opportunities to reduce cost, time, and repair methods, while collaborating with engineering and the ERP solutions team to develop, implement, and improve inspection and maintenance activities. The ideal candidate has hands‑on mechanical design experience, strong systems understanding, and a passion for improving product serviceability and lifecycle performance.

• Partner with cross‑functional teams to drive serviceability improvements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Evaluate part and assembly designs from concept through manufacturing, ensuring proper hand clearance, tooling access, ergonomics, and replacement feasibility.
• Identify the need for specialized tooling and collaborate with tooling teams on design and development.
• Develop cost and time models to identify opportunities to reduce repair complexity and service costs.
• Partner with technical writing teams to define and document repair procedures.
• Develop service part release strategies and maintain the Service BOM to support spare parts planning.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop and maintain inspection and maintenance plans for operational vehicles and test fleets.
• Analyze maintenance effectiveness data and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Identify program gaps and independently lead process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with technicians and program management teams to implement maintenance strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations across all maintenance and inspection activities.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 4 to 6 years of engineering experience, ideally with successful experience in mechanical engineering within a service engineering organization
• Ability to design for a wide range of fabrication and manufacturing processes
• Solid understanding of complex mechanical and/or electrical systems
• Familiarity with industry standards and safety protocols
• Detail‑oriented, including proven documentation skills, and the ability to work autonomously to manage projects

• Proficiency in using ERP systems for maintenance and operational data management is a plus
• Experience with in the automotive industry