Mechanical Design Engineer

Kion Group AG

$72K — $106K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical design engineering
  • Proficiency in solid modeling and detailed drawing creation (preferably Unigraphics NX)
  • Basic knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems
  • Strong communication skills and intercultural awareness
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Responsibilities

  • Perform calculations for residual load capacity
  • Identify and propose improvements to existing truck designs
  • Support production teams with technical inquiries
  • Design custom solutions to meet specific customer needs
  • Create and manage Bills of Material and engineering documentation
  • Ensure designs meet cost and technical standards
  • Communicate effectively across various teams including sales and quality assurance

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Exposure to a variety of engineering challenges
  • Opportunity to work with a diverse, multinational team
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Support for ongoing education in technical areas
Full Job Description
The Mechanical Design Engineer utilizes knowledge, capabilities, and experience to support ongoing product improvements and to convert customer special requirements into technical product offerings on KION North America’s powered industrial truck portfolio.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $72,750 - $106,700 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What You Will do in This Role:

  • Perform residual load capacity calculations
  • Identify opportunities to improve (functionality, cost) the existing truck portfolio.
  • Support Production team in technical questions.
  • Design custom engineered solutions per specific customer requirements and applications.
  • Create Bills of Material, Drawings and Engineering Change Notices
  • Ensure that designs meet cost and technical targets as well as applicable standards
  • Produce customer quotes for customized options with detailed costing structure.
  • Effectively communicate with sales, purchasing, manufacturing engineering, planning, quality, and production teams.
  • Ability to effectively communicate through all levels of the organization.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Experience with solid modeling and creating detailed drawings (Unigraphics NX preferred)
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems
  • Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics
  • Knowledge and understanding of design of welded structures, including symbols
  • Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes
  • Ability to interpret standards and procedures (Familiarity with ITSDF, UL, ISO standards a plus)
  • Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience creating and maintaining Bills of Materials within a MRP system (SAP preferred)
  • Must possess excellent communication skills
  • Possess intercultural awareness. Must be able to work with multinational colleagues across a wide range of cultures

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSME or BSMET preferred)

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