Senior Design Engineer - Heavy Truck Structures & FEA

New Way Auto Group; Booneville (MS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

New Way Trucks in Booneville, MS is seeking a seasoned Design Engineer to shape the structural design of refuse truck bodies and components. You will convert concepts into manufacturing drawings, run theoretical analyses, and validate designs through simulations and testing.

You'll apply CAD and FEA tools, collaborate across disciplines, and help ensure safety, durability, and cost efficiency. The role offers a path for growth within a heavy equipment manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of experience in structural design, preferably in heavy equipment or automotive manufacturing.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and FEA tools (ANYS, Abaqus).
• Experience with strain gauges, data logging, and interpreting results.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to apply theory to practical designs.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines to achieve team goals.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural designs for refuse truck bodies and components, ensuring strength and durability.
• Perform theoretical analysis and practical simulations to validate structural integrity.
• Utilize FEA software to analyze stress, load-bearing capacity, and material durability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance design feasibility with production requirements.
• Build prototypes and conduct field testing of designs.
• Implement testing methods and oversee structural validation, including load and fatigue testing.
• Identify hotspot locations, apply strain gauges, and process data.
• Analyze test results and recommend design modifications to improve performance.
• Select materials balancing cost, weight, strength, and sustainability.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, drawings, and specifications for components.
• Maintain documentation of design changes and testing data for compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Manufacturing knowledge

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Structural Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ANYS

Abaqus

Job description

New Way Trucks in Booneville, MS is seeking a seasoned Design Engineer to shape the structural design of refuse truck bodies and components. You will convert concepts into manufacturing drawings, run theoretical analyses, and validate designs through simulations and testing.

You'll apply CAD and FEA tools, collaborate across disciplines, and help ensure safety, durability, and cost efficiency. The role offers a path for growth within a heavy equipment manufacturing environment.