DESIGN ENGINEER

About the role

Design mechanical structures and systems for truck mounted equipment that meet the applicable standards and to perform the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of design and analysis of mechanical structures and components.
• Deep understanding of Bill of Material (BOM) structures.
• Develop new products using 3D solid modeling software (SolidWorks).
• Create detail drawings of 3D models (SolidWorks).
• Work with procurement team to order prototype parts and manage creation of prototypes.
• Create test procedures and work with testing dept to implement functional, structural, and stability testing.
• Make modifications to new designs based on results of testing.
• Evaluate machine weight and balance for road worthiness and crane stability.
• Create sales support drawings.
• Analyze product failures, develop repairs and redesign accordingly.
• Assist technical publications in creation of manuals (parts books, service manuals, operator manuals).
• ECR review and recommend approval/rejection.
• ECO creation and give recommendations on implementation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in an engineering capacity.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Proficient in engineering design software – 3D and 2D (SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Structural Design – Welded steel structures.
• Understanding and use of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, etc).

Skills

• Preferred: Two (2) years of engineering experience in manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: Two (2) years of engineering experience in automotive design related field.
• Preferred: Two (2) years of engineering experience in vocational truck assembly.
• Ability to identify complex build challenges and implement solutions quickly and correctly.
• Ability to weld.
• Ability to understand 12V electrical systems.
• Ability to understand hydraulic plumbing systems.
• Language skills: Ability to read and interpret documents; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of organization.

Benefits

• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Competitive Health Care
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays
• STD/LTD
• Partner Discounts
• Investment in Employee Development