Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - CAD/FEA for Trucks

Peterbilt Motors Company; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Defined benefit pension

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Peterbilt Motors Company in Denton, Texas is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design and analysis of vehicle components such as cab structures, chassis, suspension and interior electrical systems. The role involves turning concepts into tested, manufacturable designs for a new development program.

You will use Windchill and Creo for CAD, perform stress analysis and FEA, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of heavy truck assembly and components preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and initiate designs of a complex nature and conduct necessary research incidental to design.
• Support definition of vehicle program.
• Complete design projects through planning, concept development, calculation and design analysis, packaging studies, design, testing, implementation, and evaluation.
• Use Windchill and Creo to create CAD models and drawings.
• Apply knowledge of stress analysis and FEA.
• Apply knowledge of various materials and manufacturing processes for components used in vehicle chassis.
• Apply knowledge of GD&T principles.
• Develop and support FMEA, DVP&R, and other aspects of DFSS.
• Support sourcing process and manage supplier activities related to design and manufacture of components.
• Coordinate and complete projects with other engineering groups and divisions within the company.
• Prepare engineering activity status reports and other detailed reporting.
• Identify, prioritize, and coordinate resolution of production, production control, and quality assurance issues.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Windchill

Creo CAD

FEA

GD&T

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Peterbilt Motors Company in Denton, Texas is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead design and analysis of vehicle components such as cab structures, chassis, suspension and interior electrical systems. The role involves turning concepts into tested, manufacturable designs for a new development program.

You will use Windchill and Creo for CAD, perform stress analysis and FEA, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.