Design Engineer II

JB Poindexter & Co., Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Seven years of experience in sheet metal product design and manufacturing preferred
  • SolidWorks Certifications preferred
  • Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and welding processes
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and document control practices
  • Proficient in SolidWorks, EPDM/PDM, and document management systems

Responsibilities

  • Execute the engineering change process and manage the ECR log
  • Design custom parts and assemblies for vocational vehicles
  • Review specifications and evaluate design impacts on cost and quality
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement product changes
  • Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects
  • Manage multiple engineering projects and change requests
  • Develop innovative design solutions to enhance manufacturability and customer experience

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tools Purchase Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Generous Discounts on Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment
  • Paid Training and Development Programs
Full Job Description
How You Will Make an Impact

The Design Engineer II is responsible for executing the engineering change process (ECR/ECO/ECN), maintaining the ECR log, setting priorities, and supporting the implementation of engineering changes through cross-functional coordination. Responsibilities will encompass creating or modifying drawings, bills of material, and other supporting documentation from a customer specification or sales order. Applies engineering principles to assigned projects and exhibits technical and operational efficiency in solving problems of moderate complexity

The Nuts and Bolts
  • Design custom parts and assemblies for integration into vocational vehicles while meeting customer, technical, manufacturing, and regulatory requirements.
  • Review and analyze specifications, drawings, supplier information, and manufacturing requirements to evaluate design impact, cost, quality, manufacturability, and implementation requirements.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Operations to develop, review, and implement product changes, including ECR/ECO processing, impact assessments, BOM updates, and engineering releases.
  • Support lean manufacturing, design standardization, VA/VE initiatives, and continuous improvement projects that enhance product quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
  • Manage multiple engineering projects, change requests, and product support activities while meeting established timelines and priorities.
  • Provide technical support to Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and Procurement through problem-solving, supplier collaboration, and production support.
  • Develop innovative design solutions that improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, product quality, cost, and customer experience.
  • Create and maintain SolidWorks 3D models, drawings, bills of material, and engineering documentation in accordance with revision control and document management procedures.


Required Credentials
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Seven (7) years of experience in sheet metal product design and manufacturing (with BSME) preferred.
  • SolidWorks Certifications preferred
  • Excellent working knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding, assembly processes, and design for manufacturability.
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems and engineering document control practices.
  • Proficient in SolidWorks, EPDM/PDM, and document management systems


Some of Our Total Rewards

We offer big company perks with small company culture:
  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tools Purchase Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
  • Paid Training and Development Programs


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