Powertrain Design Engineer I (CAE/FEA)

Thomas Built Buses, Inc.; Gaffney, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k with company match up to 6%

Non-elective company retirement cont.

4 weeks paid vacation

13+ calendar holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans and wellness programs

Onsite fitness

Tuition assistance

Volunteer paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. in Gaffney, SC is seeking a Mechanical Product Design Engineer I to join our Powertrain Engineering team.

You will contribute to the design, development, and integration of powertrain components and systems for heavy-duty vehicles, collaborating with CAE, FEA, and MBS tools to meet performance and manufacturability goals. Candidates should have a BSME or BSMET and 0–2 years of relevant experience, strong communication, and a passion for automotive engineering.

Qualifications

• BSME or BSMET degree required.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of CAE/FEA/MBS and fatigue analysis desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Uses CAE/FEA/MBS to analyze and improve vehicle powertrain designs.
• Designs and develops mechanical components or systems for heavy-duty vehicles.
• Collaborates with marketing and industrial design to meet specs and cost targets.
• Supports prototype testing, fabrication, and assembly.

Skills

Strong communication

3D design experience

Passion for automotive

Education

BSME or BSMET degree

Job description

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. in Gaffney, SC is seeking a Mechanical Product Design Engineer I to join our Powertrain Engineering team.

You will contribute to the design, development, and integration of powertrain components and systems for heavy-duty vehicles, collaborating with CAE, FEA, and MBS tools to meet performance and manufacturability goals. Candidates should have a BSME or BSMET and 0–2 years of relevant experience, strong communication, and a passion for automotive engineering.