Design Engineer

Federal Signal Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Travis Trailer, Inc. in Houston is seeking a Design Engineer to lead the design, development and continuous improvement of Travis Trailer products through their full lifecycle.

This role partners with Production, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and customers to create innovative, manufacturable designs that meet customer requirements while optimizing cost, quality, and production efficiency. The successful candidate will be a DriveWorks and CAD expert, responsible for maintaining BOM accuracy in

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of design and manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of DriveWorks experience.
• Experience with CAD/CAM design and manufacturing methods.
• Self-motivated with a high sense of urgency; able to solve complex situations.
• Valid TX driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate and clear engineering drawings and accurate bills of material for new and existing products.
• Creating custom designs and layout drawings on CAD system as required to customer order or specifications.
• Maintain product BOMs and Items in Infor Syteline ERP system.
• Directly communicate with marketing and customers in meetings and presentations to understand and define their needs.
• Assist Sales with pricing projects.
• Produce technical illustrations for owner’s manuals and bulletins.
• Manage several projects at one time in a fast moving environment.
• Handle all changes and problems related to product design.
• Act as a technical expert for the company for both internal and external customers.
• Responsible for an entire product’s life cycle.
• Work with production and quality to investigate ECRs and implement as required.

Skills

DriveWorks

CAD

BOM management

ERP integration

Manufacturing concepts

Tools

Infor Syteline ERP

CAD/CAM design

Job description

Company Profile

The founders of Travis® Body & Trailer, Inc. began operations in 1989 after purchasing the facilities of CMC Trailers, Inc. in Houston, Texas. During the first year, Travis manufactured only the classic aluminum end dump trailer. These trailers were little changed from the older CMC designs from the 1970’s and 1980’s. Travis has grown rapidly in size and national market share since those early days. This growth was stimulated by both overall industry demand as well as by the determination of the Travis team to become number 1 in quality through both expert fabrication and innovation.

Company Profile

The founders of Travis® Body & Trailer, Inc. began operations in 1989 after purchasing the facilities of CMC Trailers, Inc. in Houston, Texas. During the first year, Travis manufactured only the classic aluminum end dump trailer. These trailers were little changed from the older CMC designs from the 1970’s and 1980’s. Travis has grown rapidly in size and national market share since those early days. This growth was stimulated by both overall industry demand as well as by the determination of the Travis team to become number 1 in quality through both expert fabrication and innovation.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 713-466-5888, option 6. All other applications must be submitted online.

Job Purpose

The Design Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, and continuous improvement of Travis Trailer products throughout their full lifecycle. This role partners closely with Production, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and customers to create innovative, manufacturable designs that meet customer requirements while optimizing cost, quality, and production efficiency. The Design Engineer develops engineering drawings, CAD models, and bills of materials (BOMs), manages product data within the ERP system, and serves as a technical expert for both internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be a DriveWorks and CAD expert, responsible for maintaining and enhancing design automation processes, ensuring BOM accuracy and integrity, and supporting seamless integration between engineering designs and ERP systems. This position requires strong manufacturing and design experience, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while driving continuous improvement and supporting organizational growth.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Producing accurate and clear engineering drawings and accurate bills of material for new and existing products
• Creating custom designs and layout drawings on CAD system as required to customer order or specifications
• Maintain product BOM’s and Items in Infor Syteline ERP system.
• Directly communicate with marketing and customers in the form of meetings and presentations to understand and define their needs
• Be able to assist Sales with pricing projects
• Produce technical illustrations for owner’s manuals and bulletins
• Manage several projects at one time in a fast moving environment
• Handle all changes and problems related to product design
• Act as a technical expert for the company for both internal and external customers
• Responsible for an entire product’s life cycle
• Work with production and quality to investigate ECR’s and implement as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills, Experience And Education

• Minimum of five (5) years of design and manufacturing experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of Driveworks experience
• Dealing with complexity, leadership, supervision, lean principles, manufacturing methods and procedures, manufacturing quality, presenting technical Information, CAD, CAD/CAM design
• Must be self-motivated, have a high sense of urgency, and be able to solve complex situations, be resourceful.
• Any other duties assigned by the Manager
• Valid TX DL

Essential Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lifting and carrying 25 lbs. unassisted
• Occasionally pulling and pushing 25 lbs. unassisted
• Repeated reaching overhead
• Occasionally kneeling, stooping, bending, and turning at the waist
• Occasionally climbing ladder above 2 ft.
• Able to wear PPE when working in the production area: safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, etc.

Required Work Hours And Schedules

• Monday thru Friday 7:30 AM– 05:00 PM
• Additional overtime as needed

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Key Competencies

Behaviors and skills essential to the specific position or work environment that are measured through the approach and results achieved for the position.

Consistently Achieves Results

Effectively manages budgets; meets planned financial targets; achieves both top and bottom line growth objectives; readily produces strategies for reducing or avoiding costs without compromising quality; meets the Customer’s satisfaction level; meets or exceeds the standards set for the position specific responsibilities.

Analytical Abilities

Makes recommendations based on solid assumptions when solving complex problems; analyzes data to obtain meaningful information; identifies conflicting or inaccurate information.

Problem Solving

Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at first answers.

Interpersonal Skills

Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the company; builds appropriate rapport; listens; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; truly values people; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Customer Focus

Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external Customers; gets Customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; considers Customers in all business practices; establishes and maintains effective relationships with Customers.