Mechanical Product Design Engineer I

About the role

This position is in the Vehicle Access and Shielding team which is responsible for steps, shields, fairings, access support structures, radar mounts, back of cab access provisions, vocational provisions, and mudflaps. This team belongs to the Vehicle Exterior Engineering group, a member of the Product Engineering department.

Responsibilities

• Develop vehicle components and systems.
• Apply engineering and CAD principles to create designs that are reliable, serviceable, energy efficient, and competitive.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to develop engineered solutions across the design lifecycle and to support the manufacturing plants, quality assurance, and the service department.
• Develop specifications and concepts to support future vehicles projects.
• Maintain and organize these solutions, document their use, and keep them up to date.
• Interface with our multi-tier suppliers and other groups such as the Vehicle Engineering dept, Validation, Analysis, Compliance, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing, to ensure conformance of designs to specifications, customer expectations, engineering practices and government regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree, or a corresponding associates degree with 4 years related experience.
• Experience with CADD software.
• Experience in CADD design of structures, complex assemblies, and/or class A surfaces.
• A solid understanding of basic vehicle design principles.
• Solid experience using Windows and Microsoft Office suite.

Qualifications

• Strong independence in managing multiple assigned projects.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, MRP systems, and Spec Requirements tools, such as ELM.
• Experience with design specifications, components, and industry safety practices.
• Experience working with people responsible for Engineering Systems, Feature requirements, Software, Architecture, and Functional Safety.

Skills

• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of industry safety practices and regulations.

Benefits

• 401(k) company contribution with company match up to 8% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age.
• Starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations).
• Tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $71,000 to $91,000 USD Pay Offered Dependent On Knowledge, Skills, And experience.

Schedule

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Portland, OR US. The schedule is Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote).