Mechanical Design Engineer - Off Highway Vehicles

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Domain: Off-Highway Vehicles (Construction, Agriculture, Forestry)

Location : Lynden, WA

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to support new product development and vehicle integration activities for off-highway equipment. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in mechanical design, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership across global engineering teams.

This role involves end-to-end ownership of mechanical design activities, from concept development through production release, with a focus on weldments, vehicle integration, and system-level engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and new product development activities using Creo.
• Manage and maintain product data using Windchill PLM, including BOMs, drawings, and engineering changes.
• Design and release complex weldments, including detailed welding symbols, weld styles, machining symbols, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Support vehicle integration, including hydraulic and electrical routing within off-highway platforms.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams across multiple geographies, ensuring timely delivery and design consistency.
• Provide technical input for off-highway vehicle subsystems used in construction, agriculture, and forestry equipment.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, and monitoring to ensure milestones and deliverables are met.
• Drive continuous improvement by learning and applying new technologies to enhance existing product lines.
• Support business development initiatives through technical feasibility studies and customer interactions.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, addressing technical queries and design concerns.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret requirements and resolve complex engineering issues.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Mechanical Design and New Product Development using Creo (Mandatory).
• Hands-on experience with Windchill PLM tool (Mandatory).
• In-depth knowledge of off-highway vehicles and related subsystems in construction, agriculture, or forestry domains (Mandatory).
• Prior experience working with and coordinating multi-geography/global engineering teams (Mandatory).
• Expertise in:
• Complex weldment design
• Welding processes and standards
• GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
• Manufacturing and machining symbols (Mandatory)
• Good understanding of hydraulic and electrical routing within vehicle platforms.
• Exposure to business development and customer engagement activities.
• Strong analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers in the off-highway or automotive domain.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements relevant to off-highway vehicles.