Mechanical Engineer: Design, Test & Launch Prototypes

Forest River Bus, LLC; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest River Bus, LLC in Kansas is seeking a mid-level mechanical engineer to develop, design and implement mechanical components and assemblies, with CAD/CAM tools, supporting production launches and cross-functional teams.

You will perform testing, create prototypes, conduct engineering calculations, and ensure projects meet customer specs, quality standards and timelines in a climate-controlled plant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Strong grasp of engineering concepts and experience with mechanical design.
• Advanced mathematics and statistics knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Self-motivated team player.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for new products.
• Develop testing processes and validate new designs.
• Generate prototypes for beta testing and customer demonstrations.
• Perform engineering calculations to support design work.
• Create and review technical drawings using CAD/CAE tools.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and vendors.
• Document project development and design processes.
• Ensure projects meet timelines and stay within budget.

Skills

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

CAE Software

Job description

Forest River Bus, LLC in Kansas is seeking a mid-level mechanical engineer to develop, design and implement mechanical components and assemblies, with CAD/CAM tools, supporting production launches and cross-functional teams.

You will perform testing, create prototypes, conduct engineering calculations, and ensure projects meet customer specs, quality standards and timelines in a climate-controlled plant environment.