Engineer

Under the direction of the Director, Design Development Controls assist in the preparation of mechanical designs by evaluating mechanical structures such as fasteners, materials and geometries in conjunction to usage of their design.

• Apply engineering analysis to evaluate and improve design.

• Create mathematical models of existing and future designs and evaluate their weaknesses and use to provide product improvements. Ensure designs meets required criteria.

• Solid model truck and trailer parts for evaluation in computer simulation software.

• Use Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools to analyze designs. Justify results with appropriate hand calculations.

• Use Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) software to analyze designs. Justify results with appropriate hand calculations.

• Provide expertise for all levels of management regarding analysis results and applicability to present and future product design.

• Maintain expertise and knowledge of assigned area of responsibility in relation to local, state, and federal legislative activity, design concepts, tooling, product performance and reliability, developing trends or problem areas, product safety, testing methods and procedures.

• Assure prompt completion of assigned projects within given time frames and document same.

• Plan and develop experimental test programs. Analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications. Prepare design modifications as needed.

• Study engineering and technical publications to keep abreast of technological changes and developments in industry.

Other Duties Performed Occasionally:

• Provide testimony to legal actions pertaining to product activity as required.

• May be required to travel in the Field to provide expertise in relation to assigned areas of responsibility.

• Maintain membership in American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and other associated organizations concerned with specifications and standards regarding materials, fasteners, trucks and trailers.

Requirements:
• 3-5 years in related field including Mechanical Engineering Degree.

• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamic and similar computer simulation software.

• Must have the ability to verify results obtained by computer simulations with hand calculations.

• Position requires a thorough understanding of both engineering theory and principles.

• Must be aware of trade and industry trends.

• Advanced skills in oral and written communication including analysis, preparation, and report presentation are required.

• Must be self-motivated and able to communicate and organize projects. Must be able to take an existing design and improve upon the flaws by analyzing possible failure points.

• Must understand product function and apply that understanding in the verification of product design.

• Must be fluent in the mechanics of materials, fastener theory, statistics and dynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, failure modes, and machining processes.

• Must also be fluent in solid modeling for use in Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis.

• Must understand how to take a design concept or model and evaluate weaknesses to provide product improvement.

Education/Training:
• Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering (BSME) degree or Masters of Science Mechanical Engineering (MSME) degree, or equivalent in education and work experience.

Work Status:
Full-Time