Senior Design Engineer

Company: The Shyft Group
Location: Canton
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

Summary
As the Senior Design Engineer for our Royal Truck Body/Duramag divisions working out of our R&D facility in Plymouth, MI, you will be at the forefront of translating customer needs into practical design engineering solutions.
If you have a drive for career advancement, an interest in design engineering, and a background in designing sheet metal products, this role is ideal for you.
Learn more about The Shyft Group and Royal Truck Body/Duramag through our---Employee Testimonials, Our Story, YouTube channel, LinkedIn page, Commitment to Sustainability, and the Royal Truck Body and Duramag websites.------
What You'll Be Doing

• Providing accurate, timely, and cost-effective engineering solutions for our customers
• Translating customer requirements into engineering specifications through calculations and layouts
• Collaborating with analysis resources to generate knowledge to make informed decisions
• Driving the engineering change management process, including creating ECRs, managing ECR approval process, and issuing ECNs with effective dates and material disposition
• Overseeing product attributes including Quality (function of components/systems under conditions of customer usage), Manufacturability (cutting, bending, welding, fixturing), Assemble ability (fit of interfacing components, assembly tool access), and Product cost (material choice, prescribed manufacturing processes)
• Creating solid models and drawings to achieve defined product attributes
• Managing Engineering Bill of Materials
• Defining and executing validation plans to assure product quality
• Identifying opportunities to improve the financial performance of projects through product cost optimization
• Designing manufacturing aids, fixtures, and tooling
• Benchmarking competitive products to compare product attributes
• Supporting the NPI (New Product Introduction) process
• Creating and maintaining engineering specifications with a focus on continuous improvement
• Collaborating with Operations in the development of standard work for production associates
• Ensuring your projects are delivered in line with expectations for cost, quality, and timing
  Qualifications
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology
  • 5+ years of experience in the design and development of on-highway, heavy truck, specialty, or automotive vehicles
  • Expert proficiency in Solidworks design software
  • A solid track record of designing and manufacturing sheet metal products, including tolerance design and ANSI-Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
  • Manufacturing experience including a deep understanding of manufacturing tools and processes such as laser cutting, press brakes and mig welding
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office
  • Demonstrated project delivery from concept through production
  • Willing to travel up to 25% domestically to other Shyft facilities
    What Makes You Stand Out
    
    • Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace
    • Familiarity with SolidWorks Analysis software
    • Expertise with AIAG Advanced Product Quality Planning (DFMEA, DVP, Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan)
    • Knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)
      
      We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.
      
      About The Shyft Group
      The Shyft Group---(NASDAQ: SHYF) is North America's leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and upfit for the commercial, retail, and service specialty vehicle markets.---
      The Shyft Group and our brands are as driven as our associates.---Every person behind our badge is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families.---Across eight go-to-market brands, in ten states and two countries, we have over 3,000 dedicated employees working as one to lead with innovation, ingenuity, and a dedication to quality craftsmanship.
      The Shyft Group rebranded in 2020 to reflect a new focus on high-growth end markets to help ensure long-term profitable growth. Our name and renewed focus reflect the action, speed, and agility we offer the commercial vehicle industry through our growing roster of brands ----Blue Arc---, Utilimaster -,---Royal Truck Body,---DuraMag -,---Strobes-R-Us -,---Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond---,---and---Builtmore.

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