Mechanical Engineer, Heavy-Duty Vehicle Systems

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.; Dodge Center (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking an Engineer – Mechanical or Electrical to design, integrate, and support heavy-duty refuse vehicle systems. The role focuses on chassis-to-body integration and ETO projects within a manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers; perform engineering calculations; prepare layouts, drawings, and BOMs; and help resolve production issues with emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with internship experience or 6+ months of related work experience.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment and handle engineering tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and investigations under supervision.
• Assist senior engineers with basic plans, designs, computation methods, and reporting.
• Support chassis-to-body integration and ETO engineering assignments.
• Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, other engineering disciplines, and external suppliers on requirements.
• Communicate technical issues, priorities, and project status to stakeholders.
• Prepare chassis layouts, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, and release documentation.
• Evaluate interfaces and select components to meet vehicle application requirements.
• Support production CIR investigations and resolution of design-related manufacturing issues.
• Execute assigned ETO and chassis integration engineering changes (CNs), ensuring accurate documentation and timely release.
• Support Sales with chassis layout reviews, ETO quotations, technical feasibility assessments, and customer-specific requirements.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Chassis integration

Vehicle body integration

Refuse vehicle applications

ETO engineering

Technical quotations

Engineering change management

Production issue resolutions

Vehicle interface drawings

Wiring schematics

Mechanical specifications

Electrical specifications

Cross-functional communication

Prioritization

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking an Engineer – Mechanical or Electrical to design, integrate, and support heavy-duty refuse vehicle systems. The role focuses on chassis-to-body integration and ETO projects within a manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers; perform engineering calculations; prepare layouts, drawings, and BOMs; and help resolve production issues with emphasis on safety and reliability.