Design Engineer
SHYFTGroup
- Carson, CA
- $80,000-100,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide accurate, timely, and cost-effective engineering solutions for our customers
- Translate customer requirements into engineering specifications through calculations and layouts
- Spearhead the engineering change management process and create engineering change requests (ECRs) Manage the ECR approval process and issue change notices with effective dates and material disposition
- Oversee product attributes in the areas of quality, manufacturability, assemble ability, and Product cost
- Create solid models and drawings to achieve defined product attributes
- Manage Engineering Bill of Materials
- Define and execute validation plans to assure product quality
- Improve the financial performance of projects through product cost optimization
- Design manufacturing aids, fixtures, and tooling
- Benchmark our competitions' products to compare product attributes
- Support the NPI (New Product Introduction) process
- Create and maintain engineering specifications with a focus on continuous improvement
- Partner with Operations to formulate standardized work procedures for production staff
- Ensure your projects are delivered in line with expectations for cost, quality, and timing
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace
- 3+ years of experience in the design and development of on-highway, heavy truck, specialty, or automotive vehicles
- Expert proficiency in SolidWorks design software
- A solid track record of designing and manufacturing sheet metal products, including tolerance design and ANSI-Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
- Manufacturing expertise and a deep understanding of manufacturing tools and processes such as laser cutting, press brakes, and mig welding
- Familiarity with tolerance design and tolerance analysis
- Proficiency in Office 365
- A history of delivering projects from concept through production
- Willing to travel up to 25% domestically to other Shyft facilities
- Familiarity with SolidWorks Analysis software
- Expertise with AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning (DFMEA, DVP, Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan)
- Knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)
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 PlanFinancial Security:401 (k) Retirement SavingsShort and Long Term DisabilityCompany Provided Life and Dependent Life InsuranceVoluntary Term Life InsuranceWork/Life Balance:Educational ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramDependent Care FSAEqual 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 EmployerShyft 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.