Design Engineer — Lead Complex, Multi-Project Innovation

Wabash; New Lisbon (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash is seeking a Design Engineer to lead complex projects from research through CAD documentation and BOM creation. You will manage multiple initiatives, apply FMVSS standards, and coordinate with vendors and purchasing to ensure materials meet specs and finish quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 3 years in engineering/manufacturing, with SolidWorks proficiency and strong Excel skills. Team collaboration and multi-tasking are essential on this site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred Major: Engineering)
• At least 3 years of experience in engineering/manufacturing (trailer manufacturing preferred)
• Experience in SolidWorks
• Familiarity with the fundamentals of manufacturing processes
• Specific experience in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of electrical circuitry and training in air circuits
• Must be able to interact openly in a group setting in order to solve problems
• Comfortability with multi-tasking to support and drive multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Create and manage new custom design features to satisfy customer order requirements and meet production needs
• Apply established engineering standards to meet all applicable FMVSS regulations and meet needs of all production areas for product manufacturing
• Interact with outside vendors and internal purchasing agents to ensure that purchased materials meet customer specifications and "fit and finish" expectations
• Identify, document, and implement internal department quality and process improvements
• Review engineering documentation, including pilot run support with production representatives
• Respond to product fabrication and assembly issues relating to design, process or material quality
• Suggest changes to standard designs based on custom design needs and market trends
• Assist CAD technicians with documentation standards
• Support follow up activities related to manufacturing challenges on the shop floor
• Regularly communicates with Purchasing to reduce potential excess and obsolete material
• Check design packages for accuracy and completeness
• Create, implement, and follow up on Engineering Change Master creation and maintenance
• Identify possible material substitutions for purchasing and production
• Identify "root/cause" for fabrication and assembly issues in Production
• Participate occasionally in formal/structured continued improvement and cost saving projects
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Group collaboration

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wabash is seeking a Design Engineer to lead complex projects from research through CAD documentation and BOM creation. You will manage multiple initiatives, apply FMVSS standards, and coordinate with vendors and purchasing to ensure materials meet specs and finish quality.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 3 years in engineering/manufacturing, with SolidWorks proficiency and strong Excel skills. Team collaboration and multi-tasking are essential on this site.