Production Engineer

Marmon Holdings • Denton, TX

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Fontaine Modification Company, a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings (backed by Berkshire Hathaway), is seeking a Production Engineer in Denton, TX. Fontaine Modification specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative solutions for heavy truck manufacturers, dealers, and commercial truck users worldwide. They fill the gap between what OEM truck chassis builders produce and the market's needs for various fleet and vocational truck applications. The company is known for its custom-engineered solutions, integrity, customer responsiveness, quality products, and superior workmanship. The Production Engineer will support the production team in the design and development of processes and components, including final vehicle CG and driveline calculations. Products range from simple chassis bolt-on items to PTO & hydraulic kits to cab & chassis modifications. Projects must meet time and budget requirements, requiring accurate assembly work instructions, bills of materials, engineering drawings, and calculations.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Mechatronics / equivalent).
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience in product design, process development, and manufacturing support.
• Project management experience including coordination between internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic schematics.
• Experience building wiring harnesses/cables and soldering.
• Experience in 3D CAD design—preferably Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or CATIA.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated flexibility in executing diverse tasks, adapting to shifting priorities, and accepting new challenges and responsibilities.
• Ability to travel up to 20% as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in or related to the commercial truck engineering field is preferred.
• Experience with CAN communication protocols (SAE J1939 and ISO 11783) a plus.
• Experience related to diagnostics of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems in automotive, heavy truck, or off-highway equipment a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide production support as necessary, including troubleshooting electrical/diagnostic systems of trucks.
• Consistently focus on process improvements to increase the safety and efficiency of production.
• Utilize proper engineering fundamentals of design and follow standard engineering procedures.
• Create new designs that meet customer needs and adhere to relevant governmental codes and regulations, including FMVSS/CMVSS.
• Evaluate designs and make recommendations based on safety, function, appearance, and budget.
• Support FMC sales staff quotations by providing estimates for design time, labor resources, tooling, and material costs to complete projects.

What This Job Offers

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