R&D Engineer

Marmon Holdings, Inc. • $80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Experience in commercial trailer design and testing.
  • Proficient in SolidWorks and Ansys FEA/simulations.
  • Familiarity with LabView graphical programming.
  • 5+ years of progressive engineering experience in heavy-duty commercial trailer design.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the Trailer Test Center to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Train and oversee test technicians.
  • Write and maintain test work instructions.
  • Ensure maintenance and calibration of lab equipment.
  • Collect and analyze test data for reporting.
  • Develop validation test requirements for new components.
  • Lead Innovation Projects in collaboration with management.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative projects in a growing field.
  • Collaborative environment with multiple business units.
  • Access to advanced testing facilities and equipment.
  • Professional development through training and project leadership.
Full Job Description
Fontaine Trailer

This position plays a key role in supporting our product growth strategy through testing and product development. The Trailer Platform R&D role will collaborate with the various Marmon Commercial Trailer Business Units to drive innovation in support of their Strategic Marketing Maps.

This position will have a dual reporting realtionship to the Trailer Business Unit Engineering Leadership and Platform President.

Primary Responsibilities

Testing

Manage the Trailer Test Center ensuring trailers and components meet regulatory, performance and durability standards.

Ensure test technicians are trained and managed.

Write and maintain test work instructions.

Maintain and oversee the maintenance, calibration and improvement of lab equipment and procedures.

Adhere to all safety standards.

Manage test schedule to ensure required deadlines are met.

Collect and analyze data.

Prepare preliminary test reports for Business Unit Engineers.

Maintain a clean and well organized Test Center.

Acquire and maintain necessary field evaluation test apparatus.

Validation-

Develop complete validation test requirements for new trailer components and trailer models.

Assist in defining performance, durability, and validation requirements/plan.

Product Development

Lead and execute Innovation Projects as agreed to by Trailer BU Management.

Understand and design to the voice of the customer.

Oversee and manage outside resources needed for Innovation Projects.

Develop DFMEAs and PFMEAs for new products.

Understand the Intellectual Property Landscape and apply for IP when developing new products.

Utilize the Stage Gate Design Review process for new projects with BU Eng. Leadership.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in various aspects of commercial trailer design and testing.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks and Ansys FEA/simulations in design structures.
• Experience with LabView Graphical programming and software.
• Managing FEA work locally and abroad.

Experience

5+ yrs. of progressive engineering experience in heavy-duty commercial trailer design or closely related products.

Location

Jasper, AL - Test Center

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

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