Product Design Engineer

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Product Design Engineer | 


Utilimaster | 


Bristol, IN (Main)



Regular Employee | Salary Exempt


Who we are


At The Shyft Group, we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be.


We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc™ EV Solutions, Royal® Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan® RV Chassis, Red Diamond, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride.


Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road — for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.


With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward — leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies.



What you’ll do
As the Product Design Engineer for Utilimaster (A Shyft Brand) based at our facility in Bristol, IN you will be at the forefront of driving the design, development, and validation of vehicle design features for our Utilimaster division. Your role as Product Design Engineer will be critical for improving the quality and durability of Utilimaster’s vehicles. You will also be accountable for driving new product improvement and new product development projects, maintaining legacy products, and overseeing the conceptual design of new components and sub-systems, staying within the limits of our manufacturing equipment and assembly capabilities. You will also be tasked with: Driving new product improvement and new product development projects and maintaining legacy productsOversee the conceptual design of new components and sub-systemsDesigning engineering solutions that are accurate, timely, and cost-effectiveAnalyzes new designs using CAD layouts, stack-ups, analytical tools, and various internal applications and techniques to solve engineering challengesGenerating DFMEAs for components and sub-assemblies and generating design validation plans and reportsUsing Lean and Six Sigma techniques to achieve simplification and commonizationExecuting test plans to fully validate components and systemsDrafting and communicating engineering reports in support of the validation processEnsuring your solutions meet customer expectations, perform over the warranty period, and comply with regulatory requirementsPreparing presentations and communicating plans and results to suppliers and customersMaintaining quality standards through following proper inspection proceduresApplying problem-solving techniques and methodologies to manufacturing and assembly problemsEvaluating engineering solutions and understanding unintended consequences for manufacturing strategies, tooling, and optionsLaunching revisions to drawings, solid models, and bills of materialUtilizing Aurora software to research specifications, structure, and component parts compatibility Learn more about The Shyft Group, Utilimaster, and Bristol, IN by exploring the Learn More section below.
RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline2+ years of product design engineering solutions expertiseTrack record of utilizing problem-solving and analytical skillsAwareness of cost drivers related to a range of materials, design features, and manufacturing processesWorking knowledge of SolidWorks 3D CADVersed in reviewing and modifying assemblies, models, and detail drawingsExpertise in engineering statics, dynamics, structural mechanics, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamicsProficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and OutlookAbility to work independently with minimal direct supervisionA track record of prioritizing effectively and executing multiple concurrent assignments  Proficient with program management and time management toolsWhat Makes You Stand OutUnderstanding of the extrusion process, metal fabrication, forming, tolerances, and capabilitiesProduct Design experience within the on-highway, heavy truck, specialty, or automotive vehicles sectorsA solid grasp of FMEA, FEA, CFD, lean manufacturing, and design for six sigma (DFSS) Learn More The content below is exclusively available on our careers site job description:https://theshyftgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/758?c=theshyftgroup The Shyft Group Employee Testimonials Our Story Sustainability YouTube LinkedIn Join Our Talent Community Utilimaster Company News Product Page Commercial Truck Bodies Follow Utilimaster on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube Bristol, IN Bristol, IN - Cost-of-Living Calculator The Town of Bristol - Official Site Best of Bristol, IN (TripAdvisor) About Bristol, IN - via BestPlaces.net



Why The Shyft Group?
We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.






Stay Healthy:


Medical and Rx Plan


Health Savings Account


Dental and Vision Plan


Healthcare Flexible Spending


Wellness Plan







Financial Security:


401 (k) Retirement Savings


Short and Long Term Disability


Company Provided Life and Dependent Life Insurance


Voluntary Term Life Insurance







Work/Life Balance:


Educational Reimbursement


Employee Assistance Program


Dependent Care FSA











Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)


The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.  If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.


The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer


Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details.  E-Verify Notice    U.S. Right to Work Notice.