Design Engineer Manager

Great Dane; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Dental, vision, and medical benefits

Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Great Dane in Savannah, Georgia is seeking a Design Engineer Manager to oversee engineering projects, lead a team of engineers, and ensure project timelines are met. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience in highway trailer engineering and a degree in Mechanical Engineering. This role involves managing complex parts design, conducting stress analyses, and working closely with vendors and customers. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including retirement plans and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years’ experience in highway trailer engineering (or equivalent).
• Able to motivate teams to meet goals on schedule and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to interact effectively with various representatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineers in the design of complex parts and assemblies.
• Understand stress/thermal analysis on parts using FEA methods.
• Travel to manufacturing plants to assist implementation of new designs.

Skills

Engineering related to trailer design

Management of engineering teams

Advanced methods in design

Education

BSME / BSMET or higher

Tools

Catia

SolidWorks

Job description

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.

The Position: The Design Engineer Manager is responsible for overseeing various engineering projects, processes, budgets, and timelines and making any necessary adjustments in order to ensure successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineers in the design complex parts, and assemblies using Catia/SolidWorks, or other tools as needed with minimal guidance from management.
• Understand stress/thermal analysis on parts and complex assemblies using classical and numerical FEA methods.
• Monitor and report results of all small‑scale tests as well as large scale tests.
• Travel to manufacturing plants to assist implementation of new designs and processes.
• Work with vendors to obtain required materials.
• Meet with customers and make presentations with minimal support from Sales personnel.
• Supervise and mentor Design Engineers on large projects.
• Write material specifications.
• Use product and market knowledge to propose new methods, materials, and products.
• Maintain technical competency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: BSME / BSMET or higher.
• Experience: Minimum seven years’ experience in highway trailer engineering (or equivalent).
• Skills: Skilled in engineering fields related to trailer design and advanced methods.

• Uses new or established procedures as well as having great latitude to develop new designs, assemblies, and methods to evaluate.
• Engineering capabilities expected of a graduate engineer plus ability to manage engineering teams.
• Ability to motivate teams to meet goals on schedule and manage multiple projects with frequent changes and priority.
• Able to interact with representatives of other departments, companies and customers using knowledge of the product and market to provide accurate input and develop solutions to often poorly defined or understood needs.
• Travel: Typically, 2-5 days per month.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office and plant environment.
• Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits Overview

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer