Job Title: Design and Development Engineer
Job Summary: The primary function of the position is to develop specialty tire and/or wheel designs that are used in off-road applications. You will also work closely with customers and suppliers to determine new product requirements and bring products to market.
Essential Functions
- Create parametric models and detailed drawing packages for review and distribution.
- Review customer and supplier prints, models and design proposals for comment and approval.
- Contact customers and suppliers to develop new design concepts and resolve existing design issues.
- Collaborate with the OTR Engineering; Purchasing; Sales and Marketing Team to develop new platforms. Support Operations to resolve product issues and bring new product to Market.
- Develop new product specifications and support the testing and validation of new products.
- Multitask and be extremely detailed while performing all tasks and reports.
- Must have good attendance and be a team player.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
- Computer Modeling and Drawing proficiency.
- Maintain and file Engineering documents in a Windchill (or similar) data base environment.
- Strong Engineering development background and solid mechanical engineering skill set.
- Time Management
- Collaboration Skills
Requirements:
- Parametric modeling background – CREO preferred. The candidate also needs to develop detailed prints using ASME accepted standards.
- Excellent communication skills are required. The candidate will interface with multiple disciplines (and multiple countries / cultures) to determine product requirements and to coordinate product changes.
- Able to organize, maintain focus, and follow up on projects independently.
- Willing to take on projects as needed.
- Proficient in the English language.
Supervisory Responsibility
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
- This role operates in a professional office environment. There is a separate on-site Engineering Lab area where the use of specialized testing and measuring equipment is often required.
Physical Demands
- Occasional lifting up to 50# is required. Utilizing engineering test and inspection equipment requires some dexterity and flexibility.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
- This is a full-time salary position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Travel
- 5% domestic travel is anticipated, but occasional international may also be required.
Required Education and Experience
- BS Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar from an accredited university.
- Extensive 3D modeling experience. CREO is the preferred platform.
- Three (3) years minimum of product development experience.
- Extensive Experience in Microsoft Office.
Preferred Education and Experience
- A tire and/or wheel development background is preferred.
- Familiarity with Product Data Management (PDM) Systems such as Windchill
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software modeling is desirable.
- A 3D printing capability is helpful.
Other Duties
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $105,000.00 - $117,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- 3D Modeling/CREO: 3 years (Preferred)
- Design and Development: 3 years (Preferred)
- MS Office: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
