Associate Design Engineer

The Shyft Group USA, Inc; Carson, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

The Shyft Group USA, Inc. is seeking an Associate Design Engineer in California to support mechanical design, drafting, and documentation.

You will create CAD models, drawings, and BOMs, while assisting with engineering releases and project documentation in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of related experience, SolidWorks proficiency, and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 1–2 years in engineering design or related role.
• Proficiency with CAD software; SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience using PDM/workflow a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks.
• Support design changes and drawing updates through the PDM workflow.
• Assist with BOMs, revision control, and documentation for production and quoting.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, purchasing, and customer support.
• Identify opportunities to standardize parts and improve manufacturability.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM software

Job description

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt | $75,000.00 - 82,000.00

What you’ll do:

The Associate Design Engineer is responsible for supporting engineering design, drafting, documentation, product improvement, current production portfolio support, design testing, validation fixtures, and engineering release activities. This role assists with creating and updating CAD models, drawings, bills of material, controlled engineering documents, technical presentations, and basic test or validation fixture concepts while working closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing, Sales, Management, and Customer Support. The position is intended for an early-career engineer who can apply mechanical engineering fundamentals, learn company design standards, support manufacturability improvements, assist with troubleshooting, and help maintain accurate engineering data within the PDM system. The Associate Design Engineer will also contribute to continuous improvement efforts by helping identify drawing issues, manufacturing inefficiencies, quality concerns, warranty claim trends, documentation gaps, design inconsistencies, and opportunities to standardize parts, assemblies, fixtures, and engineering practices.

• Create, revise, and maintain 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, assemblies, and
  engineering documentation using SolidWorks.

• Support design changes, engineering releases, and drawing updates through the
  PDM software workflow.
• Assist with bills of material, part numbers, revision control, drawing packages, and
  document accuracy to support production, purchasing, quoting, and customer
  service needs.
• Prepare and update fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, installation details,
  layout drawings, and supporting documentation based on engineering direction.
• Work with Engineering, Production, and Quality to resolve drawing questions, fit-up
  concerns, manufacturability issues, and documentation gaps.
• Support the current production portfolio by troubleshooting manufacturing
  inefficiencies, recurring build issues, fit-up problems, and process-related concerns
  that may require engineering review or design clarification.
• Assist in investigating quality issues and warranty claims by reviewing drawings,
  parts, assemblies, field feedback, production history, and engineering
  documentation to help identify potential design, documentation, or manufacturing
  contributors.
• Recommend practical corrective actions, drawing updates, design improvements, or
  documentation changes to reduce repeat quality issues, production disruptions, and
  warranty-related concerns.
• Support product improvement, standardization, and cost-reduction initiatives by
  developing practical design updates under engineering guidance.
• Review legacy drawings and models for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with
  current engineering standards.
• Assist with engineering change requests by gathering required information, updating
  affected drawings, coordinating review comments, and supporting release readiness.
• Participate in design reviews, prototype evaluations, production feedback reviews,
  and corrective action discussions as needed.
• Support dimensional checks, basic design verification, component fit reviews, and
  engineering documentation validation.
• Design and help build basic design testing and validation fixtures to support product
  evaluation, prototype verification, production troubleshooting, quality
  investigations, and warranty-related analysis.
• Maintain organized engineering records and ensure released files are properly
  stored, controlled, approved, and accessible through PDM.
• Prepare clear documentation, summaries, and presentations to explain design
  changes, engineering updates, product modifications, and technical
  recommendations to different audiences, including Sales, Management, Production,
  Quality, and Customer Support.
• Communicate status, risks, missing information, and open action items clearly to
  engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

What you need to be successful:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in engineering design, drafting, manufacturing
  engineering, or a related technical role.
• Proficiency with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks
• Experience using PDM software for file management, revision control, and
  engineering release workflows.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and basic control systems, including actuators,
  proximity sensors, switches, and related electromechanical components.
• Basic understanding of metal manufacturing and inspection methods, including
  cutting, shearing, bending, welding, fabrication, fit-up, dimensional checks, and
  related production processes. Hands-on operation is not required, but the engineer
  must understand how these processes affect design intent, manufacturability,
  quality, and inspection requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, assemblies, bills of material, and
  technical specifications.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively with Engineering,
  Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Customer Support.

Why Aebi Schmidt Group?

Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That’s why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance—so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
• Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
• Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care

At Aebi Schmidt Group, we don’t just offer benefits—we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

Who we are:

The Aebi Schmidt Group is a global leader in intelligent solutions for customers who care for clean and safe infrastructure and cultivate challenging grounds.
At Aebi Schmidt USA, we are proud to offer a wide range of high-quality products designed specifically for your unique needs. Our global product brands bring you an exceptional variety of equipment for both summer and winter maintenance, airport operations, and agricultural technology. From sweepers and trailers to spreaders and snowplows, we have the equipment you need to tackle any challenge. Our dedicated workforce is committed to helping you achieve economic, safe, and efficient solutions that improve your performance and overcome any obstacle.
Our mission at Aebi Schmidt Group is to go beyond individual projects and strive for total solutions. We believe in providing you with comprehensive and integrated systems that enable efficient and effective operations. Whether you’re behind the wheel of a snowplow truck in winter, cleaning the streets in summer, keeping airport runways clear, or hauling rental equipment on a trailer, we have a custom solution to help you overcome any challenge that the environment might throw at you.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Aebi Schmidt Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, 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. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at [e-mail].

Aebi Schmidt Group is an E-Verify Employer

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