Truck Equipment Design Engineer

Bonnell Industries Inc•Dixon, IL

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About The Position

The Truck Equipment Design Engineer is responsible for the design, coordination, and execution of truck equipment application projects. This role ensures equipment compatibility, installation efficiency, and technical accuracy from concept through installation, while driving continuous improvement in design and build processes.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in equipment design, truck body integration, mobile equipment, or related applications engineering role.
Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
Extensive knowledge of metal fabrication processes, including material selection, welding, fixturing, finishing and assembly.
Working knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems, including the ability to interpret and develop schematics.
Experience creating or modifying technical drawings and installation documentation.
Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to collaborate between Sales, Engineering, and Production teams.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability in custom or prototype design environments.
Understanding of manufacturing and installation processes in a production setting.
Technical Capacity.
Problem Solving/Analysis.
Customer/Client Focus.
Communication Proficiency.
Teamwork Orientation.
Thoroughness.
Quality.
Customer Relations.
Loyal.
Teamwork.
Positive

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in truck equipment, upfitting, vocational vehicles, or heavy equipment industries.
Knowledge of truck chassis specifications (Ford, GM, RAM, Isuzu, etc.) and body builder guidelines.
Familiarity with DOT regulations, FMVSS requirements, or industry compliance standards.
Background in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, process optimization)
Experience managing prototype or low-volume custom builds.
Exposure to ERP systems or quoting/configuration workflows.

Responsibilities

Design, direct, and manage truck equipment application projects, including chassis layout, weight distribution analysis, equipment customization, dimensional verification, and development of electrical and hydraulic schematics.
Lead technical review during order handoff from Sales to Installation to ensure complete compatibility between chassis and specified equipment.
Develop, maintain, and optimize Drive Works configurators to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in equipment specification and quoting.
Promote modular design strategies and standardized solutions to improve installation efficiency and reduce complexity.
Identify and implement process improvements in specifying, quoting, and installation workflows with a continuous improvement mindset.
Manage custom and prototype design projects within the Applications Department, ensuring feasibility, compliance, and performance standards are met.
Support installation teams by providing detailed drawings, work instructions, and technical guidance to ensure proper equipment integration.
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements related to truck equipment and chassis systems.