Design Engineer III

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Jasper, AL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Design Engineer III reports to the Engineering Manager and supports product development, product validation, and technical assistance for Sales and Customer Service. The role provides engineering support across facilities in Jasper, Alabama, and Matamoros, Mexico. It also includes tactical product management, ensuring project milestones are met and products launch on schedule. The engineer manages multiple projects independently in a structured engineering environment and helps develop three- to five-year product and technology roadmaps aligned with organizational goals. The position focuses on advanced product development, including mechanical design, embedded electrical systems, and software engineering integration. It is based at the corporate office at 3520 Industrial Parkway, Jasper, Alabama, with a hybrid schedule that the Engineering Manager may determine, allowing periodic remote work from a home office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field.
Three to five years of experience in a professional engineering role.
Proficiency in solid modeling principles, FEA analysis, engineering design principles, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping methods.
Prior experience with electrical sensor systems, firmware development, and embedded applications.
Ability to analyze technical issues and implement effective solutions.
Creative and innovative thinking, with precise attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with engineering teams and communicate effectively across departments.

Nice To Haves

Product development or research and development experience.
Pro-E Creo and Windchill database management experience.
Experience working with heavy-duty truck fleets, suppliers, and/or OEMs.
Experience with CANbus connectivity, telematics, and/or autonomous operations.

Responsibilities

Design and develop embedded applications, firmware, electronic sensing systems, and sensor-driven technologies to address customer needs and support the heavy-duty truck industry's evolution toward autonomous operation.
Develop, maintain, and manage engineering specifications and statements of work for electronic components and sensor suppliers.
Evaluate existing products and identify opportunities for product enhancements and new solutions.
Create and refine design concepts through prototype iterations using CAD software, FEA analysis, and additive manufacturing technologies, including 3D printing.
Support development of long-term innovation and technology roadmaps aligned with business and engineering objectives.
Develop design cost estimates and establish project budget parameters.
Create and manage timelines for multiple concurrent development projects.
Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and challenges in engineering design and executive review meetings.
Participate in project planning, execution, and product launch activities, both strategically and tactically.
Support compliance with the IATF 16949 Quality Management System in product engineering activities.
Maintain engineering drawings, engineering change notices (ECNs), bills of materials (BOMs), product costing data, and project records in the company ERP system.
Provide technical support and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service teams.
Help coordinate and communicate with engineering groups at major truck OEMs regarding product development, testing, and technical requirements.