Design Engineer II

JB Poindexter & Co • Reading, PA

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About The Position

The Design Engineer II creates new and modifies existing engineering documentation, including drawings, bills of material, and supporting documents based on body specifications or sales orders. The role applies engineering principles and concepts to assignments and uses technical and operational skills to solve problems of moderate complexity.

The position designs custom parts for vocational vehicles, develops engineering packages for manufacturing, supports operations and lean manufacturing initiatives, and works independently across multiple projects. The Design Engineer II also provides engineering expertise to Designers and Drafters and guides the professional development of Designers and Design Engineers.

Requirements

• Three years of experience with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or six years of experience with an associate degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Three years of experience in fabrication.
• A bachelor's or associate degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Truck body or upfit experience.
• Project management experience.
• SolidWorks certification.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify SolidWorks 3D models and AutoCAD drawings for parts and assemblies.
• Perform structural analysis for new and existing engineered components as needed.
• Lay out, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications describing the operation and maintenance of mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Review and analyze specifications, sketches, and drawings to assess factors affecting component design and determine applicable procedures and instructions.
• Consult with employees to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and resolve design or other problems.
• Design custom parts for integration into vocational vehicles that meet customer, technical, and regulatory specifications.
• Interpret customer specifications and sales orders to complete engineering packages of drawings and bills of material for manufacturing.
• Provide operations support as required.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives to meet or exceed customer requirements while improving internal metrics.
• Work independently on multiple projects.
• Assist other Designers and Drafters with engineering expertise needed to complete design activities.
• Guide the professional development of Designers and Design Engineers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tools Purchase Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Footwear, eyewear, and safety equipment discount program.
• Paid training and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree