Design Engineer - Sheet Metal

ALL REALTRUCK Career • Lafayette, IN

8h

About The Position

The Design Engineer, at RoadWorks a RealTruck Company, will primarily be responsible for product design of semi-truck accessories and related components. This position requires knowledge and experience in sheet metal design. This role includes conceptual development all the way through start of production, as well as advanced concept engineering. Projects mainly target the aftermarket product lines, with growth potential into OEM product lines available as well.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3+ years of experience in mechanical product design required or 7-10 years of relevant industry/functional experience required in lieu of degree.
• 2D/3D CAD mechanical design experience
• Experience in sheet metal part design and associated mass production processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conceptualize, and develop designs to effectively support existing and new product offerings.
• Develop testing processes and perform testing and validation of new designs.
• Coordinate with development team on concept realization and feasibility using 2D/3D modeling, and rapid prototyping methodologies.
• Perform engineering calculations to support design work.
• Use engineering analysis and simulation to design in product quality in the early design stages and reduce iteration and issues during new product introduction.
• Create design documentation for release to manufacturing including part/assembly drawings.
• Support design through production tooling, qualification testing, and manufacturing introduction.
• Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications using CAD software.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and work with vendors and contractors.
• Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design process.
• Ensure project timeline is met and project stays within budget.
• Examine total cost of each project, while the effectiveness and safety of each design as a high priority.
• Participate in activities to verify the accuracy of designs, while documenting each process.
• Construct all bills of material for the designs and maintain accurate records.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Benefits

• RealTruck offers competitive pay and the opportunity for annual increases, based on job performance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health insurance
• A matched 401k savings program to plan and save for your retirement
• Paid vacation and time off to ensure time with your family and a work/life balance
• Educational assistance to continue college or pursue other skills and further your career
• Discounts on great RealTruck products for you, your family, and friends!
• medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance and disability, and a 401(k) with company match (eligible the first of the month after you start).
• wellbeing days and parental leave.
• educational reimbursement.
• earn referral bonuses and score exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level