Design Engineer

JB Poindexter & Co•Reading, PA

About The Position

The Design Engineer is responsible for creating new and modifying existing engineering documentation. Responsibilities will encompass creating or modifying drawings, bills of material or other supporting documentation from a body specification or sales order. On a limited basis applies basic principles, theories, and concepts to job assignments. Work is closely supervised and follows standardized practices and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a closely related field
Experience in sheet metal design and fabrication; truck body and/or upfit experience is preferred
Hydraulic and electrical system design MAY be preferred
Excellent working knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes, along with knowledge of assembly and welding procedures
SolidWorks, PDM knowledge, proficiency preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Responsibilities

Create and modify SolidWorks 3D models and AutoCAD drawings for parts and assemblies
May perform structural analysis for new and existing engineered components
Layout, draw and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems
Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings etc. to assess factors affecting component design and the procedures and instructions to be followed
Consult with other employees to design, layout or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems
Design custom parts for integration into vocational vehicles to meet customer, technical, and regulatory specifications
Interpret customer specifications and sales orders to complete an engineering package of drawings and bill of material for manufacturing
Operations support as required
Support lean manufacturing initiatives to provide customers with products that meet or exceed customer requirements while improving internal metrics
Work on multiple projects independently