Trailer R&D Engineer — Testing, Validation & Innovation

Fontaine Commercial Trailer, Inc.; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fontaine Trailer, part of Marmon Holdings, seeks a Mechanical Engineer in Jasper, AL to support product growth through testing and development. The role partners with Trailer BU Engineering Leadership and Platform President to drive innovation for new trailer components.

Responsibilities cover test center management, validation planning, DFMEA/PFMEA, and collaborating with BU units. Ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years in heavy-duty trailer design or related fields, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in various aspects of commercial trailer design and testing.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks and Ansys FEA/simulations in design structures.
• Experience with LabView Graphical programming and software.
• Managing FEA work locally and abroad.
• Experience 5+ yrs. of progressive engineering experience in heavy-duty commercial trailer design or closely related products.

Responsibilities

• Testing: Manage the Trailer Test Center ensuring trailers and components meet regulatory, performance and durability standards; train and manage test technicians; maintain equipment and procedures; collect and analyze data; prepare reports.
• Validation: Develop complete validation test requirements for new trailer components and trailer models; assist in defining performance, durability, and validation requirements/plan.
• Product Development: Lead and execute Innovation Projects; design to the voice of the customer; manage outside resources; develop DFMEAs and PFMEAs; understand IP landscape and apply for IP when developing new products; utilize Stage Gate Design Review process.

Skills

SolidWorks

Ansys FEA

LabVIEW

FEA management

Heavy-duty trailer design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys FEA

LabVIEW

Job description

Fontaine Trailer, part of Marmon Holdings, seeks a Mechanical Engineer in Jasper, AL to support product growth through testing and development. The role partners with Trailer BU Engineering Leadership and Platform President to drive innovation for new trailer components.

Responsibilities cover test center management, validation planning, DFMEA/PFMEA, and collaborating with BU units. Ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years in heavy-duty trailer design or related fields, and