Entry-Level Mechanical Design Engineer (NX, Welded & Hydraulics)

KION Group; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KION North America is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Design Engineer to support ongoing product improvements for our powered industrial truck portfolio. You will convert customer requirements into technical solutions, create BOMs and drawings, and ensure designs meet cost and technical targets while adhering to relevant standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, manufacturing engineering, and quality, and you will articulate technical concepts

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSME or BSMET preferred).
• Experience with solid modeling and detailed drawings (NX preferred).
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of welded structures and symbols.
• Familiarity with ITSDF, UL, ISO standards a plus.
• Experience with manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Experience creating bills of materials in SAP.
• Strong communication and intercultural awareness.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve functionality and cost of the existing truck portfolio.
• Support Production team with technical questions.
• Design custom engineered solutions for specific customer requirements.
• Create Bills of Materials, Drawings and Engineering Change Notices.
• Ensure that designs meet cost and technical targets as well as applicable standards.
• Communicate with product management, purchasing, manufacturing engineering, planning, quality, and production teams.
• Work with multinational colleagues across cultures.

Skills

Solid modeling

NX

Hydraulic systems

Electrical schematics

Schematics interpretation

Welded structures

Manufacturing processes

SAP

MS Office

Communication

Intercultural awareness

Education

BSME/BSMET

Tools

SAP

Windows

Job description

KION North America is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Design Engineer to support ongoing product improvements for our powered industrial truck portfolio. You will convert customer requirements into technical solutions, create BOMs and drawings, and ensure designs meet cost and technical targets while adhering to relevant standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, manufacturing engineering, and quality, and you will articulate technical concepts