Mechanical Design Engineer

*Title - Mechanical Design Engineer* *Location - Cresco, IA* *Responsibilites:* · Use AutoCAD and Inventor software to develop designs.
· Create and detail 2D & 3D drawings for fabrication and assembly with assurance of proper fit and function of custom trailer designs.
· Utilize and apply engineering disciplines (statics, strength of materials, dynamics, & stress analysis) and best practices to solve design problems.
· Make final drawings of proposed design, checking dimension of parts, materials to be used, relation of one part to another, and relation of various parts to whole structure or project.
· Produce and document all drawings required to complete a full trailer build according to sales order or specification.
· Lead design review meetings with both structure and interior production team leaders.
· Communicate with salesperson or vendors about design possibilities.
· Receive written trailer specifications and verify to sales drawings using AutoCAD 2D.
Distribute updated information to production staff.
· Assure customer satisfaction in ways that are consistent with the position: safe, complete, accurate, on time.
· Work with salesperson or vendors to finalize the designs and working drawings.
· Assist with Engineering Change documentation as it relates to revisions made to standard drawings.
· Create sales drawings in AutoCAD 2D for potential sales contracts as needed.
· Document, distribute, and maintain trailer project change orders initiated from sales team.
· Project leadership responsibility across multiple trailer projects at various stages of completion.
· Assist with process improvements within the department and contribute ideas for analytical tools such as F.
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and Excel.
· Compile and document all purchased parts requirements as they pertain to a project and communicate them with Purchasing Dept.
*Qualification/Requirements:* The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
· Completes special projects and assignments in a positive and timely manner.
· Ability to troubleshoot trailer production difficulties with production personnel.
· High skill level in AutoCAD, and Inventor software.
· Skilled in PC usage and associated software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), Manufacture’s Resource Planning.
· Ability to learn new graphic software to complement the presentation of new designs.
*Education and Experience Requirements: * * Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering degree required.
* Minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience with a proven record of successfully creating 3D models.
* Minimum 1-year experience with AutoCAD 2D.
* Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment 20% of time.
* This position will be located in Cresco, Iowa.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver complex product design performance through project management and problem-solving skills.
* Proven ability as an effective leader, with the demonstrated ability to foster cross-functional influence and collaboration.
Lean ideology, manifesting as a strong drive for continuous improvement Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $53,566.
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81 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Experience level: * 3 years Schedule: * Monday to Friday Experience: * Mechanical design: 3 years (Preferred) * AutoCAD: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: On the road