Manufacturing Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, implement and test current and new product lines
• Analyze existing systems and processes to identify value-added and non-value-added activities to help solve design challenges
• Identify opportunities for preventing waste and inefficiencies during production
• Manage engineering projects in a timely manner and through the life of the project
• Utilizes engineering principles and methods to designs to ensure the safety, reliability, efficiency, and quality of products
• Prepare and review technical specifications, drawings, calculations, reports, and documentation
• Collaborate with other engineers, managers and production workers, and outside personnel to design and apply new systems and processes while providing technical support and guidance
• Investigate and troubleshoot system failures, malfunctions, defects, or complaints
• Performs extensive testing and validation of designs to ensure reliability, performance, quality, and safety standards
• Conducts and analysis research while studying new technologies to innovate and design solutions or products
• Comply with all applicable codes, standards, regulations, and policies

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in vehicle and/or trailer design
• Certifications: SolidWorks and Lean six sigma would be a plus
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and electrical systems
• MS Office experience, preferred knowledge of Sage X
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop creative and practical solutions
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of design and documentation
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Self-discipline, willingness to learn and flexibility required, with the ability to work independently
• Physical Demands: The associate may lift and/or move up 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Stand and walk for long periods of time.

MUST HAVE

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in vehicle and/or trailer design.
• Working knowledge in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and electrical systems
• MS Office experience.
• Experience in all aspects of design and documentation.