Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

KION North America, a leading provider of material handling solutions, seeks an entry-level Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will utilize knowledge, capabilities, and experience to support ongoing product improvements and convert customer special requirements into technical product offerings for KION North America's powered industrial truck portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Perform residual load capacity calculations
• Identify opportunities to improve (functionality, cost) the existing truck portfolio
• Support Production team in technical questions
• Design custom engineered solutions per specific customer requirements and applications
• Create Bills of Material, Drawings and Engineering Change Notices
• Ensure that designs meet cost and technical targets as well as applicable standards
• Produce customer quotes for customized options with detailed costing structure
• Effectively communicate with sales, purchasing, manufacturing engineering, planning, quality, and production teams
• Able to effectively communicate through all levels of the organization

Qualifications

• Experience with solid modeling and creating detailed drawings (Unigraphics NX preferred)
• Basic knowledge and understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Knowledge and understanding of design of welded structures, including symbols
• Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes
• Ability to interpret standards and procedures (Familiarity with ITSDF, UL, ISO standards a plus)
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience creating and maintaining Bills of Materials within a MRP system (SAP preferred)
• Must possess excellent communication skills
• Must be able to work with multinational colleagues across a wide range of cultures
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSME or BSMET preferred)