Mechanical Design Engineer

Federal Signal Corporation; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) with match

Job summary

MRL Holding Corporation in Billings, MT is seeking a mechanical engineer to develop layout concepts and designs for new and existing products, applying calculations and simulations to meet performance and reliability requirements.

You will coordinate with designers, drafters, and technicians, prepare cost estimates, write engineering specs, and support field service to resolve warranty issues, with opportunities for travel to field sites and trade shows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience; mobile equipment applications are a plus.
• SolidWorks experience and proficiency required.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles is a plus.
• Experience working in a Manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop layout concepts, parameters, and designs for new and existing product redesigns.
• Use mathematics, statistics, dynamics, and other engineering disciplines for calculations and evaluation of alternatives for current product design and their functionality.
• Perform analysis to ensure meeting product performance and reliability requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies and prepare preliminary cost estimates of designs and redesigns.
• Coordinate project progress by monitoring the performance of designers, drafters, and other personnel.
• Troubleshoot product systems and work with technicians and assemblers to resolve issues.
• Provide engineering support to Field Service to assist in resolving warranty and performance issues.

Skills

SolidWorks

Verbal and written communication

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

MRL Holding Corporation, MRL - Mark Rite Lines
5379 Southgate Dr, Billings, MT 59101, USA

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop layout concepts, parameters, and designs for new and existing product redesigns.
• Use mathematics, statistics, dynamics, and other engineering disciplines for calculations and evaluation of alternatives for current product design and their functionality.
• Perform analysis to ensure meeting product performance and reliability requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies and prepare preliminary cost estimates of designs and redesigns.
• Communicate with vendors where engineering is required to develop specifications for components and processes. May write a rough draft of changes to the customer instruction sheet.
• Assist in fabricating and building working prototypes of new products. May assist the purchasing department in vendor selection.
• Perform product evaluations to determine if engineering standards are met.
• Summarize research and development work in a report and specification.
• Develop engineering specifications for materials or processes through research and/or supervision of test programs.
• Assist in the development of work instructions that convey design intent to the assembly process.
• Coordinate project progress by monitoring the performance of designers, drafters, and other personnel.
• Troubleshoot product systems as required and work directly with technicians and assemblers to resolve issues.
• Provide engineering support to Field Service to assist in resolving warranty and performance issues.
• Understand multi-level product Bill of Material structure to effectively develop options and/or accessories to support product sales.
• Evaluate product cost reduction proposals to determine feasibility. May include travel to the field and/or trade shows.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• 3–5 years of engineering experience; mobile equipment applications are a plus.
• SolidWorks experience and proficiency is required.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles is a plus.
• Experience working in a Manufacturing environment is a plus.
• General application of standard principles, theories, concepts, and techniques within the field of specialization.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, MRL offers a wide array of benefits, including annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, and 401(k) with generous matching contributions.

About Us

MRL manufactures quality-built, highly productive traffic paint, thermoplastic, plural components, and line removal/paving grooving equipment. Since 1967, MRL’s extensive “hands‑on” pavement marking contracting experience, innovative engineering, and attention to quality have enabled MRL to become the largest equipment supplier to the industry. Decades of MRL’s reliable performance, setting industry standards, coupled with the industry’s largest parts support inventory and most experienced technical support staff, can be summed up in one statement: “When it matters most, MRL Delivers!”.

The company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All other applications must be submitted online.

Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.