Design Engineer

Tailored Management; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) savings plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Disability insurance

Job summary

Tailored Management is seeking a Cab & Ergonomics Design Engineer to design loader cab structures, operator workstations, and interior components for off-highway mining equipment. Focus is on safe, comfortable operator environments with cross-functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers and field teams.

The role requires a solid background in ergonomics, CAD, NVH, environmental sealing, and product testing, plus experience coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years' experience designing vehicle cabs, interiors or operator workstations.
• Strong knowledge of ergonomics, CAD, NVH, environmental sealing, and product testing.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design loader cab structures, operator workstations and interior components.
• Address ergonomics to improve operator comfort, noise, dust, and sealing.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers and field teams.
• Use prototype and field data to refine cab assemblies and validate designs.
• Apply FMEA and coordinate with suppliers to resolve performance issues.
• Support prototype builds, testing and continuous product improvement.

Skills

Ergonomics

CAD

NVH

Sealing

Product testing

Supplier coordination

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Design Engineering

Tools

FMEA

CAD Software

Job description

Business unit: Newly established R&D division

About the Role

A leading heavy equipment manufacturer is seeking a Cab & Ergonomics Design Engineer to support the design, development, and validation of operator cab systems for demanding off-highway mining applications.

This role will focus on creating safe, comfortable, and functional operator environments while collaborating with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, supplier, and field teams to deliver high-quality equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design loader cab structures, operator workstations, ergonomic features, mounting systems, seals, and interior components.
• Develop solutions that improve operator comfort by addressing noise, vibration, dust intrusion, and environmental sealing.
• Support cab design improvements to enhance functionality, durability, and overall operator experience.
• Use prototype and field testing results to evaluate and refine cab assemblies.
• Apply FMEA and collaborate with suppliers to validate designs and resolve performance issues.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and continuous product improvement.

Quality, Safety & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and other stakeholders to resolve design challenges and support product launches.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and follow applicable product safety, quality, and company standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience designing vehicle cabs, interiors, or operator workstations.
• Working knowledge of ergonomics, CAD, noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), environmental sealing, and product testing.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with off-highway construction or mining equipment.
• Exposure to hybrid or electric equipment platforms.
• Experience working with international engineering teams or suppliers.
• Knowledge of FMEA, prototype validation, root-cause analysis, and structured design reviews.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent technical documentation and attention to detail.
• Sound engineering judgment and accountability.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and manage competing priorities.

Work Environment: Primarily office-based, involving CAD design, engineering analysis, and design reviews. Occasional visits to prototype, testing, manufacturing, or equipment environments may require standing, walking, PPE, and exposure to noise, moving equipment, or varying temperatures.

Travel: Occasional travel, up to 25%.

Competitive compensation based on experience, with eligibility for an annual performance bonus under the applicable compensation plan.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) savings plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability