Product Development Engineer

Product Engineer

Company Profile:

American Trailer World (“ATW”) is a leading diversified manufacturer, retailer and distributer of professional and consumer grade trailers, parts, and accessories.  ATW, headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area, is North America’s largest vertically integrated trailer manufacturer. The company was formed through the combination of Big Tex and American Trailer Works in 2016. Its nationally recognized brands include Big Tex Trailers, CM Truckbeds, PJ Trailers, BWise Trailers, Carry-On Trailer, Dakota Bodies, RC Trailers, BigTex Trailer World, and TexTrail.  ATW operates several manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and retail stores. Its products are sold to dealers, retailers, Big Box retailers and OEMs, all of which serve a variety of end markets including agriculture, construction, landscaping, recreational, automotive, and general industrial markets.

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented product engineer to facilitate the design and manufacturability of our next line of exciting products.  As a product engineer, you will be working closely with the design team to create industry-relevant products that meet company specifications. To ensure success as a product engineer, you should have excellent skills in communication, technology insights and application, analysis and design, good working knowledge of design software (Solid Works), and advanced troubleshooting skills.  A top-notch product engineer will be able to transform ideas into high-end products that perfectly meet the needs of our customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a crucial contributor through the entire product development lifecycle from initial project orientation, design, development, prototyping and production.
• Develop technology-based design ideas and concepts based on technology research.
• Create sketches and visualizations of innovative applications to include rough technology and product designs using sketches and computer software
• Assist in development of product configuration, production, and release. Coordinate with Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing and Sales to ensure a smooth introduction.
• Evaluate application feasibility and provide recommendation to the team. Compile test data and technical reports to support product validation and improvement.
• Participate in cross-functional team that owns the action plans to deliver commercial products
• Accountable partner in design, development, and prototyping. Collaborate with cross functional teams to aid in the production of media, instruction, and or visual content for new product launches
• Create designs and specifications using computer software modeling techniques to ensure products conform to engineering design
• Coordinate with sourcing/procurement team to identify and quality appropriate materials and components. Write Bill of Materials and escalate to teams accountable to action to ensure delivery to market timelines are accurate.

Education – Experience Requirements

• Solid Works 3 years’ experience minimum
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a similar field
• Five (5) years’ mechanical design and development experience should include knowledge of manufacturing environment
• In-depth knowledge of CAD and/or CAM software (SolidWorks preferred). Ability to create 3-D models, assemblies and drawings preferred
• Ability to visualize theoretical models and design ideas
• A keen eye for detail
• Advanced knowledge of design principles and techniques, mathematics, tolerances and interpretation of precision drawing and solid models, as well as finite element analysis (FEA)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good project management skills
• Travel up to 30% as needed

• Minimum of 3 years of technology application development and product design experience

• Ability to thrive in a team environment

#PJT123