Overview
Design Engineer position at RealTruck, Inc. Part of a cross-functional Engineering team, the Design Engineer will work from the conceptual stage through design, testing, and production launch / industrialization. The role involves developing new products and product extensions to complement and support current product lines.
Core Functions
- Plan, conceptualize, and develop designs to effectively support existing and new product offerings.
- Develop testing processes and perform testing and validation of new designs.
- Coordinate with the development team on concept realization and feasibility using SolidWorks modeling and rapid prototyping methodologies. Perform engineering calculations to support design work.
- Use engineering analysis and simulation to design in product quality in the early design stages and reduce iterations during new product introduction.
- Create design documentation for release to manufacturing including part / assembly drawings.
- Support design through production tooling, qualification testing, and manufacturing introduction.
- Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications using CAD software.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and work with vendors and contractors.
- Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design process.
- Ensure project timeline is met and project stays within budget.
- Examine total cost of each project, while prioritizing effectiveness and safety of each design.
- Participate in activities to verify the accuracy of designs, while documenting each process.
- Construct all bills of material for the designs and maintain accurate records.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3+ years of experience in mechanical product design required, or 7-10 years of relevant industry / functional experience in lieu of degree.3D CAD mechanical design experience (SolidWorks).Experience in metal part design and associated mass production processes.Skills, Abilities, And Knowledge
Deep understanding of DFx concepts.Technical skills current (used extensively for past three years).Clear understanding and application of APQP process.Proficiency with Windows (Advanced User), Microsoft Office, SharePoint.Ability to present information effectively in various group settings.Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions from various sources.Ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner; collaborative problem solving.Travel
Occasional travel may be required.Physical Requirements
Light work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; sitting for extended periods; operation of controls may require exertion.Physical Activities
Crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive hand / arm movements.Visual Acuity
Close visual acuity for data analysis, transcription, computer use, inspection, and measurement.Working Conditions
Indoor environment; potential exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and mechanical parts as described.Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries
Motor Vehicle ManufacturingJ-18808-Ljbffr