Mechanical Engineer

Mickey Truck Bodies; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid holidays and vacation time

100% Company Paid Short Term and Long

100% Company Paid Life Insurance Plan

Voluntary Life, Critical Illness and ?

401k options with company match

Job summary

Mickey Truck Body, located in High Point, NC, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop structures, subassemblies, and components of truck and trailer bodies. You will create detailed 3D models, perform structural analyses, and support production with drawings, BOMs, and process documentation.

The role requires 3–5 years of CAD experience (Solid Edge/SolidWorks or AutoCAD Inventor), a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience outside of college or internships.
• Software experience: Solid Edge and SolidWorks.
• MS Office knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Epicor ERP experience.
• Ability to responsibly handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop structures, subassemblies, and mechanical components of truck and trailer bodies or ambulances using CAD software (Solid Edge, SolidWorks or AutoCAD Inventor preferred).
• Create detailed 3D models of sheet metal parts, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings with appropriate tolerances and material specifications.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses (structural, load, and performance) to validate designs.
• Support production through technical drawings, BOMs, process documentation, and engineering change management.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with manufacturing, purchasing, and quality departments to ensure design intent is maintained through production.
• Review and improve existing designs for manufacturability, cost efficiency, and durability.
• Research materials, components, and manufacturing methods for potential implementation in future designs.
• Participate in prototype builds and testing to evaluate design performance and validate design changes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, regulatory, and customer standards.
• Provide technical support for field issues and product improvement initiatives.

Skills

3-5 years manufacturing experience

Strong communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

AutoCAD Inventor

MS Office

Epicor ERP

Job description

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Mechanical Engineer

Full Time High Point, NC, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1528

Mechanical Engineer

Do you have 3-5 years of Solid Edge or Solid Works job experience? Are you interested in a hands‑on metal manufacturing design job? If so, consider joining Mickey Truck Body as our newest Mechanical Engineer. In this position you will work with a growing engineering team to design box trucks for a leader in the field. Experience a challenging, rewarding job at a caring company with excellent benefits.

Mickey Truck Body offers Mechanical Engineers:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• 100% Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• 100% Company Paid Life Insurance Plan at 2 times annual salary
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance plans
• 401k options with company match

Mechanical Engineers Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and develop structures, subassemblies, and mechanical components of truck and trailer bodies or ambulances using CAD software (Solid Edge, SolidWorks or AutoCAD Inventor preferred).
• Create detailed 3D models of sheet metal parts, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings with appropriate tolerances and material specifications.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses (structural, load, and performance) to validate designs.
• Support production through technical drawings, BOMs, process documentation, and engineering change management.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with manufacturing, purchasing, and quality departments to ensure design intent is maintained through production.
• Review and improve existing designs for manufacturability, cost efficiency, and durability.
• Research materials, components, and manufacturing methods for potential implementation in future designs.
• Participate in prototype builds and testing to evaluate design performance and validate design changes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, regulatory, and customer standards.
• Provide technical support for field issues and product improvement initiatives.

Mechanical Engineer Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• 3-5 years of prior work experience within a manufacturing setting outside of college or internships.
• Software experience required:
  • Solid Edge
  • SolidWorks
• MS Office product knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Epicor ERP
• Able to responsibly handle confidential information.

Mechanical Engineer Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, fabrication methods, and structural analysis.
• Knowledge of materials (steel, aluminum, composites) and their applications in vehicle manufacturing.
• Understanding of structural adhesives and their uses.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as welding, forming, and assembly.
• Experience with Epicor ERP systems a plus.

Work Environment:
Manufacturing Work Environment that will at times provide exposure to weather, noise intensity level, and proximity to moving mechanical parts.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to routinely sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear, use hands and fingers to keyboard, turn handles, feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, crawl, reach, and stretch.
• The employee occasionally moves around the office and enters the manufacturing areas.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.

Mickey Truck Body is an equal opportunity employer. All applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state, or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need‑to‑know basis.

We do not accept third party applications