Job purpose

• Work together with team members to deliver high quality designs for the structural and mechanical functions of new turf products. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Produce high quality engineering work that meets project deadlines and goals
• Generate new and creative designs for the structural and mechanical systems of Kubota turf products that meet requirements of quality, cost, manufacturability and safety
• Collaborate with other members of the design team, test and evaluation, manufacturing, purchasing, quality control, etc. throughout the entire design process from concept generation to prototyping and production
• Create detailed design reports, 3D models and drawings based on Kubota standards, engineering research and advanced calculations
• Solve technical challenges related to new product design
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member must have the ability to work in office, test field, and manufacturing environments
• The team member must also be able to work extended and flexible work hours in order to interface with workers on all shifts as well as international business units and must be physically able to travel domestically and internationally

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar engineering-related field
• New product development experience
• Experience and demonstrated success working in a cross-cultural environment
• Computer skills including MS Office, Google-based programs and 3D modeling
• Knowledge of engineering mechanics and vehicle system design: structures, mechanisms, statics, dynamics, kinematics, etc.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes such as cutting, drilling, welding, forming and machining
• Skilled in the use of engineering tools such as DFMEA and finite element analysis
• Organizational and motivational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with CATIA V5 
• Experience working with mixed Japanese and American teams and leadership
• Experience with turf, mowing and outdoor power equipment
• Structures and mechanism development experience
• Forging and casting design experience
• Experience with design for manufacturability and GD&T
• Experience with scalable modular architecture
• Cost estimation experience
• Knowledge of Japanese language

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Requirements

Team member uses hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms; ascend stairs; balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear. It may be necessary to travel between offices in our facilities and it could be in hot, cold, or inclement weather conditions. The team member must occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Direct reports

N/A