Design Engineer II

How You Will Make an Impact

The Design Engineer II is responsible for creating new and modifying existing engineering documentation. Responsibilities will encompass creating or modifying drawings, bills of material and other supporting documentation from a customer specification or sales order. Fully applies basic engineering principles, theories, and concepts to job assignments and exhibits technical and operational efficiency solving problems of moderate complexity.

The Nuts and Bolts

Create and modify SolidWorks 3D models and AutoCAD drawings for parts and assemblies

Layout, draw and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical and/or electrical systems

Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings etc., to assess factors affecting component design and the procedures and instructions to be followed

Consult with other employees to design, layout or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems

Design custom parts for integration into vocational vehicles to meet customer, technical, and regulatory specifications

Interpret customer specifications and sales orders to complete an engineering package of drawings and bill of material for manufacturing

Support lean manufacturing initiatives

Work cross functionally to design, layout and detail components and systems

Assist other Designers and Drafters with required engineering expertise to complete design activities

Supporting Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales and Procurement initiatives as required.

 Provide innovative design solutions to improve overall design/assembly efficiency and customer experience

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent working knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes, mechanical assembly and welding procedures

Experience with lifting devices (cranes/aerials) preferred

Experience with electrical and hydraulic systems preferred

SolidWorks, EPDM, or similar proficiency required

Proficient with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Ability to recognize the application of multiple equipment components and their combined integration to achieve specific requirements

Able to manage urgent and multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal and customer service skills

Ability to work under strict time lines

Position Qualifications & Requirements: 

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar required

Experience:

 Seven (7) years of related manufacturing experience (with BSME) preferred

Certification/License:

Solid Works Certification

How We Make an Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

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
• Tool Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and 10 Observed (Paid) Holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

AGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS: Any unsolicited submissions received from third party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions.

To learn more about Careers with Reading Truck visit our careers page https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers/

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