Custom Engineer

Join our Team as a Custom Engineer!

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Custom Engineer to join our engineering team in Greene, New York. This role is ideal for a Mechanical Engineer with experience in custom product design, manufacturing support, and configuration management.

As a Custom Engineer, you will quote, design, develop, and document engineered-to-order solutions for new product sales and aftermarket modifications. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Product Development to deliver high-quality custom mechanical solutions that meet customer specifications and industry standards.

If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, working with configurable products, and contributing to continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop new mechanical designs or modify existing designs based on specific customer requirements and engineered-to-order requests.
• Create and maintain 3D models and detailed drawings using Creo.
• Define and manage assembly bills of materials and component specifications within ERP systems such as JDEdwards.
• Query historical design and configuration data using relational databases and SQL tools to ensure consistency across customer applications.
• Verify that custom designs meet functional, safety, and regulatory requirements including UL and CE standards.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Operations to ensure design feasibility and cost efficiency.
• Keep management informed of project progress, scope changes, priorities, and cost or schedule impacts.
• Recommend design or project direction changes based on evolving business needs.
• Support new product development initiatives and product configurator updates.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams and provide technical input for customer-specific solutions.
• Assist in compiling project status updates and presenting findings to leadership when required.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2 years post-bachelor’s professional engineering experience in product design manufacturing engineering, or custom engineering.
• Experience with 3D CAD software such as Creo or similar solid modeling platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with bills of materials, engineering documentation, and configuration management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with all levels of the organization.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Self-motivated with strong time management and organizational skills.
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL query tools.
• JDEdwards, eMatrix, or other ERP and PLM systems experience.
• Knowledge of product configuration tools and maintenance of product configurators.
• Prior project management experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Familiarity with industrial equipment, material handling systems, or engineered-to-order products.
  
  

Where And When You’ll Work

• This is an in-person role located at our Greene, New York office—ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.
  
  

What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:

Salary - $73,800 - $94,600 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Relocation: This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.

World Class Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Performance Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
• Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
• Best in class work culture!
  
  

Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

Learn more here: https://www.toyotaforklift.com/careers

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