Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

KION North America, a leading provider of material handling solutions, is seeking an entry-level and highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to support ongoing product improvements and convert customer special requirements into technical product offerings on our powered industrial truck portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve functionality and cost of the existing truck portfolio.
• Support the 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.
• Effectively communicate with product management, purchasing, manufacturing engineering, planning, quality, and production teams.
• Ability to effectively communicate through all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSME or BSMET preferred).
• 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).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Intercultural awareness and ability to work with multinational colleagues across a wide range of cultures.

Supervisor Responsibilities

None.