Design Engineer-Mechanical

Autocar, LLC•Hagerstown, IN

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Autocar, LLC is seeking a mechanical design engineer to maintain bills of materials for mechanical systems and related modules, ensuring they contain available, functional, and installable parts that produce safe vehicles meeting customer requirements. The role designs mechanical systems and components for severe-duty trucks, supports customer projects and product improvements, and collaborates with internal teams, suppliers, and off-site contract resources. The engineer specifies and validates chassis, powertrain, pneumatic, and hydraulic components; creates layouts, parts, assemblies, and assembly instructions using the Unigraphics CAD system; maintains bills of materials and documentation; troubleshoots vehicle systems; and supports production through training and installation problem-solving. The role also reviews customer quotes for technical feasibility and compliance, including component packaging, weight distribution, engine compatibility, axle applications, and transmission startability and gradeability.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Technology (BSMT).
5 to 10 years of related experience in heavy truck/equipment or terminal tractor design.
Experience designing vehicle air brake, cooling, powertrain, and suspension systems on Class 8 vehicles.
Familiarity with compliance regulations for Class 8 vehicles, including Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to comprehend and apply advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory, including concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and theorem proofs.
Ability to solve practical problems involving concrete variables and limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Thorough working knowledge of CAD-based engineering design systems, MS Office, and Team Center PDM.
Demonstrates design, problem-solving, technical, adaptability, dependability, and innovation competencies.

Nice To Haves

Unigraphics CAD experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design mechanical systems and components to meet customer requirements and project specifications, applying engineering principles to ensure performance.
Specify, locate, and validate chassis, powertrain, pneumatic, and hydraulic components while meeting product goals, government regulations, and supplier installation requirements.
Work with off-site contract resources on custom work orders and product change request solutions.
Maintain bills of materials and documentation supporting day-to-day activities.
Troubleshoot mechanical systems installed on vehicles.
Develop technically feasible solutions for cost savings, service issues, product improvements, and customer work orders.
Coordinate with materials and purchasing on new part design and sourcing.
Work with Analysis, Test, and Manufacturing Engineering to determine effective and economical materials and manufacturing processes.
Coordinate with Product Regulation and Compliance staff to design vehicles that meet government regulations, restrictions, and codes.
Liaise between engineering and production to train and instruct personnel and resolve problems with new vehicle design installations.
Create layouts, parts, assemblies, and assembly instructions using the Unigraphics CAD design system.
Review new customer quotes for technical approval, including component packaging, weight distribution, engine compatibility, axle application, transmission startability and gradeability, and other component considerations.