Design Engineer II

Reading Truck; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Discounts on Safety Equipment

Job summary

Reading Truck in Berks County seeks a Design Engineer II to lead engineering change processes and design custom parts for vocational vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and seven years of relevant experience.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan with company match. Join us to be part of our mission to enhance work truck bodies across North America.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in sheet metal product design and manufacturing required.
• SolidWorks certifications preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of welding and assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Design custom parts and assemblies for vocational vehicles.
• Review and analyze specifications and supplier information.
• Collaborate with different teams to implement product changes.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Design for manufacturability

SolidWorks proficiency

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Job description

How You Will Make An Impact

The Design Engineer II is responsible for executing the engineering change process (ECR/ECO/ECN), maintaining the ECR log, setting priorities, and supporting the implementation of engineering changes through cross‑functional coordination. Responsibilities will encompass creating or modifying drawings, bills of material, and other supporting documentation from a customer specification or sales order. This role applies engineering principles to assigned projects and exhibits technical and operational efficiency in solving problems of moderate complexity.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Design custom parts and assemblies for integration into vocational vehicles while meeting customer, technical, manufacturing, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and analyze specifications, drawings, supplier information, and manufacturing requirements to evaluate design impact, cost, quality, manufacturability, and implementation requirements.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Operations to develop, review, and implement product changes, including ECR/ECO processing, impact assessments, BOM updates, and engineering releases.
• Support lean manufacturing, design standardization, VA/VE initiatives, and continuous improvement projects that enhance product quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Manage multiple engineering projects, change requests, and product support activities while meeting established timelines and priorities.
• Provide technical support to Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and Procurement through problem‑solving, supplier collaboration, and production support.
• Develop innovative design solutions that improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, product quality, cost, and customer experience.
• Create and maintain SolidWorks 3D models, drawings, bills of material, and engineering documentation in accordance with revision control and document management procedures.

Required Credentials

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Seven (7) years of experience in sheet metal product design and manufacturing (BSME preferred).
• SolidWorks Certifications preferred.
• Excellent working knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding, assembly processes, and design for manufacturability.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and engineering document control practices.
• Proficient in SolidWorks, EPDM/PDM, and document management systems.

How We Make An Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world’s largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America.

Some of Our Total Rewards

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tools Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.