Sr. Mechanical Project Engineer

Fontaine Commercial Trailer, Inc.

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Provides complex technical support to the mechanical engineering program in estimating, designing, preparing technical drawings, and developing prototypes. Tests mechanical materials, devices and products. Typically has more than 5 years of experience and works under general direction.

The Sr. Mechanical Project Engineer will oversee product design from concept development to final implementation, including production lifecycle support. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in product design and proven project leadership capabilities. Proficiency in 3-D drawing systems is required, and experience with Finite Element Analysis is a plus. Six Sigma certification is also a plus. This role requires knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing techniques, with a strong emphasis on Value Add/Value Engineering to achieve product cost reductions. Strong customer focus and excellent communication skills are essential. Responsibilities also include customer interaction, product design, production process, and fixture improvements, as well as daily collaboration with designers and the production team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in product design, preferably in a structural manufacturing environment. Trailer experience a strong plus.
• Strong working knowledge of 3-D CAD modeling software. Siemens NX experience preferred.
• Experience in finite element analysis a plus.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes with focus on Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream mapping, and VA/VE process including welding and assembly techniques required.
• ISO/APQP knowledge with capability to perform FMEA (design and process), develop process flows and work with manufacturing to develop production process.
• Demonstrated analytic and empirical problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Thorough understanding of design for manufacturability and serviceability a must.
• Must be able to interface with customers, sales and production personnel on projects as required.
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, Project, Access, PowerPoint, etc...).
• Statistical knowledge for Life cycle calculations
  
  

Responsibilities

• The Sr. Mechanical Project Engineer will have a high level of self-initiative, with an ability to plan, manage tasks, conceptualize, and implement ideas with minimal supervision.
• Must work well as a member of a team and adapt well to a changing environment. A positive, can-do attitude is required.
• Represent the Design Engineering Team with professionalism and integrity when communicating with the customer, cross functional teams, as well as the entire organization.
• Research, develop, design, and test mechanical parts, components, and assemblies needed for prototypes and final products. Assist in developing and implementing design procedures.
• Assist in all functions required to generate Bills of Materials and process ECR’s /ECN’s for product requirements.
• Focus on developing and implementing cost saving ideas including research, selection and validation of outsourced products.
• Support manufacturing floor through lean manufacturing events as well as sales and purchasing functions as required.
• Assist in warranty analysis to improve existing products by analyzing and finding root cause and designing solutions to address field issues.
• Work toward developing overall responsibility for the design team; that could include engineers, and designers.
  
  

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.