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$113k-133k (estimate)
Full Time | Durable Manufacturing
3 Months Ago
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The Shyft Group is Hiring a Design Engineer Near Elkhart, IN
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 Aftermarket Design Engineer based 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 an Aftermarket Design Engineer will be critical for implementing engineered solutions for vehicles that are in-use or have been deployed in the field by Utilimaster,
You will also be accountable for visiting clients and end-users to review existing products in the field and bringing back insights and/or design recommendations to the team that feed new product improvement and new product development projects. Additionally, you will be responsible for 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.
Learn more about The Shyft Group, Utilimaster, and Bristol by exploring the hyperlinks below
What You'll Be Doing
- Driving new product improvement and new product development projects and maintaining legacy products
- Oversee the conceptual design of new components and sub-systems
- Designing engineering solutions that are accurate, timely, and cost-effective
- Analyzes new designs using CAD layouts, stack-ups, analytical tools, and various internal applications and techniques to solve engineering challenges
- Generating DFMEAs for components and sub-assemblies and generating design validation plans and reports
- Executing test plans to fully validate components and systems
- Drafting and communicating engineering reports in support of the validation process
- Ensuring your solutions meet customer expectations, perform over the warranty period, and comply with regulatory requirements
- Preparing presentations and communicating plans and results to suppliers and customers
- Maintaining quality standards through following proper inspection procedures
- Applying problem-solving techniques and methodologies to manufacturing and assembly problems
- Evaluating engineering solutions and understanding unintended consequences for manufacturing strategies, tooling, and options
- Launching revisions to drawings, solid models, and bills of material
- Utilizing Aurora software to research specifications, structure, and component parts compatibility
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline
- 2 years of product design engineering solutions expertise
- Track record of utilizing problem-solving and analytical skills
- Awareness of cost driver related to a range of materials, design features, and manufacturing processes
- Working knowledge of SolidWorks 3D CAD
- Versed in reviewing and modifying assemblies, models, and detail drawings
- Expertise in engineering statics, dynamics, and structural mechanics
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
- Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
- A track record of prioritizing effectively and executing multiple concurrent assignments
- Proficient with program management and time management tools
- Understanding of the extrusion process, metal fabrication, forming, tolerances, and capabilities
- Product Design experience within the on-highway, heavy truck, specialty, or automotive vehicles sectors
- A solid grasp of FMEA, FEA, CFD, lean manufacturing, and design for six sigma (DFSS)
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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.
About the Company:
The Shyft Group
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Durable Manufacturing
SALARY
$113k-133k (estimate)
POST DATE
01/29/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
04/09/2024
WEBSITE
theshyftgroup.com
HEADQUARTERS
NOVI, MI
SIZE
1,000 - 3,000
FOUNDED
1975
TYPE
Public
CEO
DARYL M ADAMS
REVENUE
$500M - $1B
INDUSTRY
Durable Manufacturing
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About The Shyft Group
Shyft Group is a manufacturer and distributor of motors abd chasis for the automobile industry.
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