Mechanical Design Engineer – Heavy Truck Systems

Autocar, LLC; Indiana; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with 4% company match

Job summary

Autocar, LLC in Hagerstown, IN seeks a Design Engineer Mechanical to maintain BOMs and ensure parts meet customer requirements and safety.

You will design mechanical systems, select components for chassis, powertrain, pneu/hydraulic, and collaborate with off-site resources; create layouts with Unigraphics.

The role requires 5–10 years in heavy truck design, strong problem-solving, CAD proficiency, and FMVSS compliance.

Qualifications

• BSME or BSMT degree with 5–10 years in heavy truck/equipment or terminal tractor design.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals; write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide designs for mechanical systems and components to meet customer requirements and specs.
• Specify and validate chassis, powertrain, pneumatic and hydraulic components meeting design goals.
• Maintain bills of materials and documentation; troubleshoot mechanical systems.
• Interface with analysis, test, and manufacturing to optimize materials and processes.
• Create layouts and assemblies using Unigraphics CAD.
• Design vehicle air brake, cooling, powertrain and suspension systems for class 8 vehicles.

Skills

Design

Problem solving

Technical skills

Adaptability

Dependability

Innovation

Education

BSME or BSMT with 5–10 years in heavy truck/equipment or terminal tractor design

Tools

Unigraphics CAD

MS Office

TeamCenter PDM

Job description

Autocar, LLC in Hagerstown, IN seeks a Design Engineer Mechanical to maintain BOMs and ensure parts meet customer requirements and safety.

You will design mechanical systems, select components for chassis, powertrain, pneu/hydraulic, and collaborate with off-site resources; create layouts with Unigraphics.

The role requires 5–10 years in heavy truck design, strong problem-solving, CAD proficiency, and FMVSS compliance.