R&D Engineer II: Mechanical Design & FEA Analysis

Stoughton Trailers; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton Trailers is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to analyze product specifications and feasibility, develop functional designs with engineers, and generate BOMs for prototypes and custom units.

The role requires experience with welded, bolted, riveted, and bonded assemblies, strong knowledge of material science, and good communication skills. Incumbents will support manufacturing processes and collaborate with vendors and customers.

Qualifications

• Experience designing welded, bolted, riveted, and bonded assemblies.
• Knowledge of material science for steel, aluminum, composites.
• Thermal insulating structures knowledge is a plus.
• Strong verbal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and establish product specifications, performance requirements and data to determine feasibility of proposals.
• Develop functional designs with support engineers to meet performance and dimensional requirements; create drawings to convey design intent.
• Generate BOMs for prototypes, base models, and custom units; prepare layouts and detailed drawings.
• Apply Finite Element Analysis and material strength checks to ensure structural integrity.
• Plan and execute experimental test programs; analyze data to validate design and modify as needed.
• Support manufacturing to improve processes and prevent defects; ensure products are built to plan.
• Provide technical information to sales/marketing for training and quotes.
• Interact with vendors and customers to convey design intent and ensure requirements are met.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with company policies.

Skills

Welded assemblies

Bolted assemblies

Riveted assemblies

Bonded assemblies

Material science (steel, aluminum, com

Thermal insulating structures

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or similar

1–5 years experience

FEA training

Job description

Stoughton Trailers is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to analyze product specifications and feasibility, develop functional designs with engineers, and generate BOMs for prototypes and custom units.

The role requires experience with welded, bolted, riveted, and bonded assemblies, strong knowledge of material science, and good communication skills. Incumbents will support manufacturing processes and collaborate with vendors and customers.