Job Description
Job Description
POSITION: Design Engineer STATUS: Full Time
REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager DIRECT REPORTS: None
LOCATION: Winslow, Maine DATE: April 2025
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Design Engineer is responsible for the mechanical design structure of new trailers, improvements to existing designs, and customization of existing base model designs. A key focus within the engineering design is accomplishing correct and efficient manufacturability. The position interacts with Sales, the quoting process, and Quality and Production personnel.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Creates engineering drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards to meet project requirements. Updates standards as needed.
- Generates 3D SolidWorks weldments, Bills of Material, other design renditions, etc.
- Draws details to include all views and dimensions necessary for manufacturing—solid understanding of engineering design techniques and familiarity with engineering terminology and mechanical logic.
- Use SolidWorks CAD programs to support production by preparing custom and standard layouts, detailed drawings, and diagrams.
- Familiar with various metal weldments, field concepts, manufacturing practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan, solve problems and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
- The position represents a blend of functional applications, including Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Designing, and Design for Manufacturability.
- A high degree of design creativity, latitude, and motivation is expected.
- Contributes to R&D for new product development, functionality, and quality improvement upgrades.
- Heavy interaction with Inside Sales and the quoting process.
- Heavy interaction with Manufacturing management supporting a timely resolution of manufacturing problems.
- Performs other engineering duties as assigned.
DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related studies
- Experience with SolidWorks CAD Software, preferably 2+ years.
- Basic understanding of ERP systems and BOM systems.
- Experience using a snowmobile, ATV, open and enclosed utility, or livestock trailers desired.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Communication Proficiency – works well with others to obtain accurate data promptly.
- Problem-solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems promptly and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
- Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors their work to ensure quality, and applies feedback to improve performance.
- Quantity—meets productivity standards and completes work promptly.
- Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
- Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
- Safety and security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
Remote Work Opportunities
- Most time onsite. Part-time remote opportunity depends on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $82,425 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental Insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
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