Mechanical Engineer – Powertrain & Structures
About The Position
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer who will be responsible for assisting & supporting more senior level engineers on various functions relating to transit bus design and is focused on the design and industrialization of content for GILLIG’s continuously evolving product line. The Mechanical Engineer will have influence over vehicle, system, and component level design decisions in conjunction with more senior level engineers. Duties involve engineering assistance, problem resolution, mechanical design, BOM development, application research & other engineering duties in support of the manufacturing of heavy-duty transit buses. This person will have direct influence at the component level to optimize the piece parts. This is a direct, full-time position with GILLIG. This is a hands-on, on-site role at our Livermore, CA plant and reports to the Structures & Powertrain Manager, but may also receive direction and guidance from senior engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 2 years of experience within the Engineering industry
- Automotive, commercial and/or heavy-duty vehicle design familiarity. Direct experience a plus
- Familiarity with BOM management
- Fluency in CAD software such as NX, CREO, or SolidWorks
- Experience working with component suppliers, engineering service suppliers, testing suppliers and product validation engineers
- Experience in the direct design of components including Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Service (DFS), and cost-efficiency (Value Engineering)
- Experience with “hands-on” troubleshooting, product assembly, prototyping, testing, and validation activities (on site and at remote locations)
- Demonstrated experience in design, development, and optimization of vehicle structures, focusing on weight reduction, stiffness enhancement, and crash safety
- Ability to perform basic finite element analysis (FEA) to predict structural performance under various loading conditions (static and dynamic)
- Prior experience developing suspension kinematics and compliance models
- Exposure to utilization of simulations to predict ride and handling performance
- Working knowledge of suspension geometry and component parameters selections to meet target performance requirements
- Ability to lift 25 lbs.
- Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer
- Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk and occasionally kneel or squat
- The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
- Must be able to navigate manufacturing environment, comfortable around heavy machinery, tools, etc.
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, (i.e. safety glasses, bump caps, hearing protection, etc.)
- Limited travel may be required
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM), defining appropriate applications of parts and assembly
- Gather information regarding supplier components, existing GILLIG designs and technological advancements to rationalize and optimize design concepts
- Partner with the team to develop a course of action based on guidelines and modify processes and methods as required
- Use 2D and 3D CAD tools to create, review & release vehicle components and assemblies receiving guidance from senior engineers as needed
- Use analytical tools to assess your designs and others, including but not limited to stress, vibration, thermal performance, and durability
- Process design releases including the General release of both Customer & Design REIs, which sometimes require input & involvement in follow-on processes such as Change Control, Production Change Order (PCO), and Engineered Production Change (EPC) release
- Support designs throughout the entire lifecycle, including development, production launch, variant designs & customization, and field support
- Work with the test engineer(s) to create DVP&R, execute the defined test plan and review the test results/reports
- Provide engineering input for technical publications, such as service, parts, and driver manuals
- Collaborate and iterate designs with cross-functional partners such as electrical, controls and manufacturing engineers
Benefits
- company paid medical premiums
- generous retirement plan
- other comprehensive benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
