Design Engineer - Heavy Machinery & SolidWorks

Custom Truck One Source; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Truck One Source in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Design Engineer to help design and analyze mechanical structures and components. This role focuses on developing innovative products using 3D modeling software and validating designs through testing and analysis.

You will own the design process, work with procurement on prototypes, create drawings, and support production with manuals and revisions. A BS in mechanical engineering, FE certificate, and experience with SolidWorks/Onshape are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• FE certificate
• Proficient in engineering design software - 3D and 2D (SolidWorks, Onshape, and AutoCAD preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Structural Design - Welded steel structures.
• Understanding and use of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, etc.)
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal daily direction from manager
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a customer service focus with all levels of employees
• Strong desire to learn
• Preferred: SolidWorks or Onshape experience, CSWA/CSWP

Responsibilities

• Own design and analysis of mechanical structures and components.
• Understand BOM structures.
• Develop new products using 3D modeling software (SolidWorks/Onshape).
• Create detail drawings of 3D models (SolidWorks/Onshape).
• Work with procurement to order prototype parts and manage prototype creation.
• Create test procedures and coordinate testing for functional, structural, and stability.
• Modify designs based on test results.
• Evaluate machine weight and balance for road-worthiness and crane stability.
• Create sales support drawings.
• Analyze product failures and design repairs/revisions.
• Assist technical publications with manuals (parts/books, service manuals, etc.).
• Serve as liaison between shop floor and engineering, troubleshoot prints and support production needs.
• Process ECRs and ECOs and advise on implementation.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Onshape

AutoCAD

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Custom Truck One Source in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Design Engineer to help design and analyze mechanical structures and components. This role focuses on developing innovative products using 3D modeling software and validating designs through testing and analysis.

You will own the design process, work with procurement on prototypes, create drawings, and support production with manuals and revisions. A BS in mechanical engineering, FE certificate, and experience with SolidWorks/Onshape are