Design Engineer

Design Engineer | DuraMag | Waterville, ME Regular Employee | Salary ExemptWho we areAt 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 doAs the Design Engineer based at our manufacturing facility in Waterville, ME, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and validating product design features for our DuraMag® division. Your day-to-day will involve developing line drawings, renderings, concepts, basic graphic design artwork, work instructions, installing products on trucks, and confirming the desired fitment and performance of our products.You will also provide accurate, timely, and cost-effective engineering solutions that work within the limits of our manufacturing equipment and assembly capabilities. Additionally, you will be accountable for ensuring that your renderings and concepts meet customer requirements, perform for the desired warranty period, and comply with regulatory requirements.You will also: Create solid models and drawings to achieve defined product attributesTranslate customer requirements into engineering specificationsDesign, test, and verify the fitment and performance of purchased items and manufactured productsVerify installment procedures and document with pictures, videos, and commentaryCreate installation instructions to enhance the consumer experienceDesign concepts for a variety of truck-related projects Apply sound engineering methods and practices to support business goals Spearhead the engineering change management process for assigned projectsCreate and manage engineering change requests (ECNs) and the approval processIssues ECNs with effective dates and material dispositionEnsure product design quality, manufacturability, assemblyDecide the materials and product cost for your design conceptsManage the Engineering Bill of Material and process the Product Specification formsDefine validation plans to ensure product qualityIdentify opportunities to improve financial performance of your assigned projects Design manufacturing aids, fixtures, and toolingBenchmark similar truck and automotive products and compare product attributesSupport the NPI (New Product Introduction) processCreate and maintain engineering specifications in effort to continuously improve product qualityPartner with Operations to develop standard work procedures for production associatesCommunicate effectively and often with leadership and staff Ensure projects are delivered in line with expectations for cost, quality, and timing Learn more about The Shyft Group, DuraMag®, and Waterville, ME by exploring the Learn More section below.What you need to be successful Bachelor's degree in Engineering or TechnologyProficient utilizing SOLIDWORKS design softwareExpertise in the design and manufacturing of aluminum extrusion and sheet metal products, including tolerance design and ANSI-Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning & TolerancingA successful history of delivering projects from concept through productionAbility and willingness to split time on the computer and the factory floor (or offsite) Versed utilizing hand and power tools to install productsSound judgment and the ability to make timely, and sometimes difficult, decisionsVersatility, flexibility, and the willingness to work within changing prioritiesAbility to demonstrate excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skillsProficient in Microsoft Office 365 and experience with ERP systemsWhat makes you stand outExperienced in running SOLIDWORKS Analysis softwareThree or more (3+) years of engineering experience related to the design and development of on-highway, heavy truck, specialty, and general truck accessories including hard goods and light electricalFamiliarity with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM)A truck and/or automotive enthusiast willing to work on all product facets to help bring exciting new truck products to the market Learn More The content below is exclusively available on our careers site job description: https://theshyftgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/762?c=theshyftgroup The Shyft Group Employee Testimonials Our Story Sustainability YouTube LinkedIn Join Our Talent Community Duramag® About DuraMag® DuraMag® Website Waterville, ME About Waterville, Maine (Official Site) Waterville, ME on TripAdvisor About Waterville - VisitMaine.com Waterville.comWhy 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 PlanHealth Savings AccountDental and Vision PlanHealthcare Flexible SpendingWellness Plan Financial Security: 401 (k) Retirement SavingsShort and Long Term DisabilityCompany Provided Life and Dependent Life InsuranceVoluntary Term Life Insurance Work/Life Balance: Educational ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramDependent 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.