DESIGN ENGINEER

Custom Truck One Source•Kansas City, MO

27d

About The Position

Custom Truck One Source has changed the way the industry looks at specialized truck and heavy equipment solutions. With sales, rentals, aftermarket parts and service, equipment customization, remanufacturing, financing solutions, and asset disposal, our team of experts, vast equipment breadth and integrated network of locations across North America offer superior service and unmatched efficiency for our customers. Your success is what's next with Custom Truck One Source. SUMMARY Design mechanical structures and systems for truck mounted equipment that meet the applicable standards and to perform the following duties.

Requirements

2+ years’ experience in an engineering capacity.
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Proficient in engineering design software – 3D and 2D (SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred).
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Structural Design – Welded steel structures.
Understanding and use of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, xetc).
Ability to read and interpret documents; ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Must also possess the ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of organization.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of engineering experience in manufacturing environment or,
Two (2) years of engineering experience in automotive design related field or,
Two (2) years of engineering experience in vocational truck assembly.
Ability to identify complex build challenges and implement solutions quickly and correctly.
Ability to weld.
Ability to understand 12V electrical systems.
Ability to understand hydraulic plumbing systems.

Responsibilities

Ownership of design and analysis of mechanical structures and components.
Deep understanding of Bill of Material (BOM) structures.
Develop new products using 3D solid modeling software (SolidWorks).
Create detail drawings of 3D models (SolidWorks).
Work with procurement team to order prototype parts and manage creation of prototypes.
Create test procedures and work with testing dept to implement functional, structural, and stability testing.
Make modifications to new designs based on results of testing.
Evaluate machine weight and balance for road worthiness and crane stability.
Create sales support drawings.
Analyze product failures, develop repairs and redesign accordingly.
Assist technical publications in creation of manuals (parts books, service manuals, operator manuals).
ECR review and recommend approval/rejection.
ECO creation and give recommendations on implementation.