Senior Design Engineer: DFMA & Value Engineering Lead

Realtruck, Inc.; Grand Forks (ND); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing days

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Employee discounts

Job summary

RealTruck, Inc. is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to lead design optimization efforts and drive cost-reduction initiatives across product lines. You will collaborate with Product Management, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to evaluate materials, suppliers, and manufacturing technologies.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of hands-on design experience and knowledge of Lean/continuous improvement. Proficiency in CAD/CAM and ERP systems is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on product design experience.
• Lean or similar continuous improvement knowledge preferred.
• Software experience: CAD/CAM, Microsoft Office, ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Lead DTV and VA/VE initiatives to optimize existing product designs, reduce costs, and improve value.
• Analyze product designs, materials, components, and processes to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Develop design solutions using CAD to improve functionality, manufacturability, quality, and cost.
• Apply DFMA principles to simplify designs and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to evaluate materials and suppliers.
• Prioritize and execute product improvements based on impact and feasibility.
• Collaborate with Quality teams to analyze warranty claims and failures for improvements.

Skills

Active Listening

Coaching and Development

Communication

Detail Oriented

Diversity Oriented

Leadership

Problem Solving

Quality

Self-Motivated

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

5+ years of hands-on product design experience

Lean or continuous improvement knowledge

Tools

CAD/CAM

Microsoft Office

ERP Software

Job description

RealTruck, Inc. is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to lead design optimization efforts and drive cost-reduction initiatives across product lines. You will collaborate with Product Management, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to evaluate materials, suppliers, and manufacturing technologies.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of hands-on design experience and knowledge of Lean/continuous improvement. Proficiency in CAD/CAM and ERP systems is expected.