What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at LDV, Inc.?
Description
LDV, Inc. is the world leader in the manufacture of custom specialty vehicles, located in Burlington, Wisconsin. We build state-of-the-art, 45-foot mobile command centers with satellite communications, SWAT and tactical vehicles, real life CSI trucks, Snap-on® tool trucks and more. This is a rare opportunity to join our team!
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We are seeking a full-time, Product Design and Development Engineer to designs and develops new components and products, and product improvements in the design and manufacturing of custom service vehicles.
We offer health, dental, vision, life, short term disability, vacation, holidays, 401K, and much more! Details can be found at www.ldvjobs.com
Responsibilities of this position include:
- Provides technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations that affect long range plant and product engineering planning.
- Analyzes, evaluates, and recommends cost improvement ideas through product, vendor, and design changes.
- Reviews special service vehicle specifications prior to preconstruction meetings with the customer to advise Product Manager and Sales Associates of any technical or design concerns.
- Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks.
- Prepares estimates of development costs and implements the product design within the schedule and budget parameters.
- Maintains a working knowledge of new developments, techniques, and products in the industry.
Requirements
Candidates should have these qualifications:
- Bachelors’ degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two years of related experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be mechanically inclined with experience in automotive and/or vehicles systems.
- Strong working knowledge of CAD and Solidworks as well as general office software.
- Good communication skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work with a variety of people is a must.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.