Position Summary:

In cooperation with Sales and Manufacturing, responsible for design and manufacturability of truck trailers and related sub-assemblies and custom components, adhering to customer specifications and deadlines. As assigned by the Director of Engineering or the Engineering Manager, and in accordance with standard manufacturing guidelines, develop engineering design solutions for specific projects and requests.

Responsibilities:

• Independently perform most assignments with guidance from the Engineering Manager regarding the general results expected.

• Receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval for proposed plans for projects.

• Combine various techniques and technologies to create industry-leading designs and solutions.

• Conduct studies as assigned by the Engineering Manager to develop new concepts and designs for incorporation into the end product, with special emphasis regarding strength, weight, cost, manufacturing practicality, and ease of product repair.

• As a fully competent engineer in all conventional aspects of project and design engineering, plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.

• Devise new approaches to problems encountered. Conduct Finite Element Analysis on designs and participate in the testing and data acquisition of mock-ups and prototypes to confirm design functions and ensure reliability and safety.

• Coordinate implementation of assigned department projects with appropriate production personnel, including the implementation of the Lean Principle of Manufacturing.

• Manage and propose both large and small projects in a gated development cycle. Maintain a schedule of project phases and regularly report status to the appropriate project sponsors.

• Contribute to high-level planning to achieve company goals and objectives.

• Proficiently implement design changes. Demonstrate and foster effective communication and teamwork.

• Responsible for design's safety, required safety decals, and conducting FMEA on projects assigned.

• Responsible for supervising team members on assigned projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Designation preferred.
• Three years minimum related experience. Structural Design, Project Management, Parametric Modeling (Creo), FEA (Mechanica or Ansys), Microsoft AX, Microsoft Office, Data Acquisition, PLC Programming.
• Competent, able to employ 2D and 3D Computer Aided Drafting software capably.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate clearly and concisely using the English language.
• Valid passport required for occasional international travel.

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