Mechanical Engineer

Toyota Material Handling • Village of Greene, NY

3d • $94,020 - $120,537 • Onsite

About The Position

Toyota Material Handling North America is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop frame, body, and cabin components for electric forklifts. The role involves designing and releasing components for new forklift models and product options, with work spanning welded steel assemblies, metal castings, plastic and rubber components, multipart assemblies, and electrical components. The engineer creates 3D models, drawings, and study files in Creo and manages design data in PDM systems. Designs must meet performance, durability, reliability, cost, quality, manufacturability, and delivery requirements. This is an in-person position at the company’s Greene, New York office, suited to someone who enjoys a hands-on, team-oriented environment. The engineer will act as a project design lead with minimal direction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• At least 5 years of experience in product design or development, preferably in new product development.
• Experience with 3D CAD and PDM systems; Creo is preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong analytical ability.
• Proficient communication and documentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with cross-cultural teams.

Nice To Haves

• Material handling, automotive, or heavy equipment design experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and release components for new forklift models and product options.
• Engineer a variety of parts, including welded steel assemblies, metal castings, plastic and rubber components, multipart assemblies, and electrical components.
• Create detailed 3D models, drawings, and study files using Creo, and manage and maintain design data within PDM systems.
• Create high-quality drawings that clearly define design intent, materials, dimensions, tolerances, quality control characteristics, and product requirements.
• Validate component designs using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools to ensure structural integrity and performance.
• Define system parameters and design solutions that meet performance, durability, and reliability requirements.
• Participate in regular design reviews to maintain engineering standards and support effective team communication.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, testing, and supply chain partners to meet cost, quality, manufacturability, and delivery targets.
• Work with the testing organization to define test plans, criteria, and pass/fail requirements for prototype and validation testing.
• Develop and maintain simultaneous engineering documentation, including DFMEAs, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering change orders and instructions.
• Plan, manage, and execute component development schedules aligned with project timelines and milestones.
• Act as the design lead on a project with minimal direction.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available, subject to eligibility.
• Performance bonus.
• Generous paid time off and 13 paid holidays.
• Affordable medical plans and no-cost dental and vision options.
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Employee Assistance Program with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance.
• Recognition and Kaizen continuous-improvement reward programs.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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