Design Engineer, Product Integration

Jost; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in transportation solutions is seeking a Design Engineer, Product Integration to develop mechanical and hydraulic interfaces for various tractor brands. This role involves managing multiple projects, extensive customer collaboration, and a thorough understanding of mechanical systems. Candidates need a bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, with a strong preference for experience in industrial design. The position offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years previous experience in industrial design, with preference for welded sheet metal construction.
• General technical interest and practical hands-on skills.
• Knowledge of a tractor's mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic structure is a merit.

Responsibilities

• Design new product adaptations as requested by marketing and sales in close cooperation with customers.
• Conduct field work for 3D scanning and measuring new tractors.
• Handle product maintenance and reporting tasks.

Skills

Meticulous design ability

Structured decision making

Interpersonal skills

Computer-aided design (CAD)

Customer communication skills

Time management

Willingness to seek assistance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree is a plus

Tools

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

PLM software

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

For more than 70 years, JOST has been shaping the future of transportation with innovation, safety, and customer focus at its core. Founded in 1952 in Germany with the development of the first cast‑steel fifth wheel, JOST has grown into a global leader supplying the commercial vehicle and agricultural industries with trusted, high‑quality solutions.

With its portfolio of leading brands — JOST, ROCKINGER, TRIDEC, Quicke, and Hyva — the company today is a Tier 1 supplier recognized worldwide for excellence in fifth wheels, landing gear, towing hitches, steering systems, front loaders, and hydraulic solutions. The 2025 acquisition of Hyva marked a significant milestone, expanding JOST’s reach into hydraulic cylinders, tippers, components for transport and waste handling, and strengthening its position across both On‑Highway and Off‑Highway applications.

Headquartered in Germany with operations on five continents, JOST continues to drive industry standards through engineering expertise, a commitment to quality, and strong partnerships with OEMs and fleets around the world.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Design Engineer, Product Integration will be responsible for the development of the mechanical, hydraulic and electrical interface between the tractor and front loader for various tractor brands. The development of new products is often done in close cooperation with the customer. This role will be managing several parallel projects and being responsible for the deliveries to those projects, from conception to completion, according to the project plan. It is responsible for building a contact network and will have the autonomy to plan, control and report ongoing and future tasks to accomplish this function.

This position reports to the Head of R&D‑Product Integrations, Sweden. It is solely accountable for the fulfillment of all assigned duties and has authority delegated commensurate with assigned responsibilities.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Design new product adaptation requested by marketing and sales and/or OEM‑customer and in close cooperation with requester, following the customers’ time plan.
• Conduct field work performing 3D‑scanning and measuring new tractors, prototype test fits and product audits often at or together with the customer.
• Product maintenance.
• Responsible for planning, controlling and reporting on all ongoing and future tasks.
• Support JOST sales and support organization by updating the product configurator and support with cause of failure investigations within the area of reasonability.
• Perform successfully under time pressure with several parallel projects ongoing at the same.
• Any additional duties that have not been specifically stated, but which may be assigned and those that are logically and properly inherent to this position.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equal education or experience, Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years previous experience in industrial design. Experience with welded sheet metal construction preferred.
• General technical interest and practical hands‑on skills are preferred.
• Previous experience working in PLM preferred.
• Knowledge of a tractor’s mechanical, hydraulic and electronic structure is very merit.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Meticulous, structured and ability to independently make design related decisions.
• Ability to forge positive working relationships within a team structure, both domestically and globally.
• High level knowledge of computer‑aided design (CAD) and finite element analysis (FEA), preferably welded sheet metal construction.
• Effective communication (oral and written), interpersonal organizational skills.
• High level of customer communication skills needed.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Courage to ask for assistance when additional knowledge will be required in order to meet deliveries.
• Ability to work well under time pressures to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to travel occasionally (approximately once weekly/monthly) in North America.
• Ability to travel infrequently internationally. Valid passport required or the ability to obtain a valid passport.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment and non‑climate controlled manufacturing facility and/or dealer workshops.
• While performing duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, stand, walk, reach, bend, twist and occasionally will be required to stoop, kneel, lift, pull or move objects of 50 pounds or less with or without assistance.

JOST International participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer