R&D Engineer II: Mechanical Design, FEA & Testing

Stoughton Trailers, LLC; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton Trailers, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to analyze specifications, develop functional designs, and create BOMs for prototypes and custom units. You will apply FE analysis, plan tests, and coordinate with manufacturing to ensure high-quality products.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 1-5 years of experience, with strong communication skills and knowledge of materials and thermal insulation a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 1-5 years' experience.
• Training in finite element analysis (FEA).
• Experience designing welded, bolted, riveted, and bonded fabricated assemblies.
• Knowledge of material science for steel, aluminum, composite.
• Knowledge of thermal insulating structures is a plus.
• Strong verbal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and establishes product specifications, performance requirements and data to determine feasibility of proposals.
• Conceptual Design – Develop functional designs with support team of engineers to meet requirements; create drawings and information to convey design intent.
• Generate Bills of Material (BOM) – Oversee BOM creation for prototypes, base models, and custom units.
• Apply Finite Element Analysis and strength of materials to ensure structural integrity; calculate weights and load distributions.
• Plan and develop experimental test programs; oversee tests and analyze results to confirm specs.
• Manufacturing Support – coordinate prototype building and improve manufacturing processes.
• Sales/Quote Information – generate materials lists for estimating and provide technical info to sales.
• Vendor Interaction – evaluate components with vendors; inspect quality.
• Interact with customers of product.
• Contribute to team to produce quality product.
• Attend scheduled work hours and comply with policies.

Skills

Welded assemblies design

Bolted assemblies design

Riveted assemblies design

Bonded assemblies design

Material science knowledge

Thermal insulation knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

1-5 years' experience

Job description

Stoughton Trailers, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to analyze specifications, develop functional designs, and create BOMs for prototypes and custom units. You will apply FE analysis, plan tests, and coordinate with manufacturing to ensure high-quality products.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 1-5 years of experience, with strong communication skills and knowledge of materials and thermal insulation a plus.