Production Engineer, Mechanical

Towhaul Corporation; Belgrade (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Signal Corporation, including its TowHaul brand, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to review customer requirements, create CAD models and drawings for welded and machined parts, and ensure manufacturability. You will coordinate with multiple functions and travel to site installations as needed.

The role requires 2+ years in mechanical design, strong SolidWorks skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with precise documentation in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; 2+ years in mechanical design/manufacturing.
• Proficient in SolidWorks; able to produce drawings for welded, fabricated, machined components.
• Knowledge of drawings, tolerances, fits, fasteners, materials, welding; follow CAD/PDM/BOM release processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with clear documentation; strong communication; willing to work in fabrication areas and travel.

Responsibilities

• Review orders and requirements; resolve gaps before detailed design.
• Create AutoCAD layouts and SolidWorks models; verify fit and manufacturability.
• Perform engineering calculations; coordinate testing or reviews as needed.
• Maintain models, drawings, BOMs, revisions with controlled templates; follow release workflows.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Service, Sales, and Quality; visit sites to verify interfaces and support installation.
• Resolve shop/field issues via corrective actions; update designs and close records.
• Improve manufacturability, reliability, safety, and cost; capture lessons learned and update templates.

Skills

SolidWorks

Communication

Project management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks PDM Professional

Epicor Kinetic

CADLink

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to)

• Review sales orders, customer requirements, development work, and handoff information; resolve gaps and conflicts before detailed design. Adapt approved reference designs and common components while avoiding unnecessary customization.
• Create AutoCAD layouts and SolidWorks models and manufacturing drawings for welded structures, machined components, and mechanical interfaces, brackets, and guards. Verify fit, function, tolerances, access, serviceability, and manufacturability before release.
• Perform and document engineering calculations using hand calculations, Excel, Mathcad, SolidWorks Simulation, or approved equivalents; coordinate advanced analysis, testing, or specialist review when needed.
• Maintain accurate models, drawings, parts, assemblies, BOMs, revisions, and metadata using controlled templates and standards. Follow approved PDM and release workflows and maintain consistent data through CADLink into Epicor.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Service, Sales, and Quality; represent Engineering in project kickoffs, design and pre-installation reviews, and installation debriefs. Visit customer and mine sites to verify interfaces, support installation, and investigate issues.
• Resolve shop and field issues through controlled corrective actions, not undocumented changes. Complete resulting design and documentation updates, close outstanding issues, and ensure final records match the released and manufactured configuration.
• Improve manufacturability, reliability, serviceability, safety, and cost. Capture lessons learned, standardize repeat solutions, and improve engineering checklists, templates, and processes.

REQUIRED Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent directly relevant experience; two or more years of mechanical design or production engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Working proficiency in SolidWorks or comparable parametric 3D CAD; experience producing manufacturing drawings for welded, fabricated, and machined components and documenting practical engineering calculations.
• Working knowledge of drawings, tolerances, fits, fasteners, materials, welding, and steel fabrication; ability to learn and consistently follow controlled CAD, PDM, BOM, revision, and release processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with accurate documentation; strong written and verbal communication with shop and field personnel; willingness to work regularly in fabrication and assembly areas and travel as required.

DESIRED Qualifications

• Heavy or mining equipment, mobile machinery, welded structures, or industrial equipment experience, especially low-volume, highly configurable products.
• SolidWorks PDM Professional or other PDM systems; ERP part and BOM data, particularly Epicor Kinetic and CADLink; formal engineering change and drawing-release processes.
• GD&T, SolidWorks Simulation or other FEA, and hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, or braking-system interfaces.
• SolidWorks API, VBA, or CAD release-automation experience, or willingness to learn.

What Success Looks Like

Accurate, complete, manufacturable designs; problems caught before release; disciplined use of standards and reliable product data; clear communication and follow-through; and ownership from initial review to closeout while balancing schedules, engineering quality, and product safety.

Physical demands and work environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are typical, however not intended to be all-inclusive and are subject to change per the environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions for the position.

• Required to sit and stand at workstation.
• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however can be severe and caution shall be executed with the use of PPE as required when working in the fabrication shop. The noise level when working in the office will be minimal.

EXPECATIONS

All employees are expected to interact with other members of the organization in a professional and respectful manner, with the goal of producing on-time and high-quality work being the highest priority. All employees must maintain excellent communication with supervisors and engineers and a professional attitude and approach to issues within the company. We are a drug free workplace and require pre-employment testing.

BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, and 401(k) with matching contributions. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

ABOUT US

For over 40 years, TowHaul has been dedicated to designing and manufacturing the most reliable, efficient, and adaptable off-road equipment in the mineral extraction industry. Driven by customer need, we have created custom solutions for towing and hauling in the most extreme conditions on Earth. From the Australian Outback to the Arctic Circle, TowHaul creates products that meet and exceed our customers’ towing and hauling needs. For more information visit www.towhaul.com .

We are a Solution Driven manufacturer for the mining industry. At Ground Force Worldwide we design, engineer and manufacture the World’s Finest Mine Support Equipment. We offer a diverse product line for surface & underground mining and have trucks working in over 60+ countries worldwide. We have been providing our customers and dealers with custom solutions for over 30 years. Our history of innovation and strong customer relationships around the world prove us a World Leader in our industry. For more information, visit www.gfworldwide.com .

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com .

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] . All other applications must be submitted online.

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