Value Engineering Design Engineer - DFMA & Cost Reduction

RealTruck Inc.; Grand Forks (ND); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; 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

Exclusive employee discounts

Job summary

RealTruck Inc. in Grand Forks, ND is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead DTV and VA/VE initiatives, analyze designs, and drive cost-reduction opportunities across product lines.

You will collaborate with Product Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure manufacturability, DFMA-aligned designs, and customer-value improvements. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of hands-on design; proficiency in CAD/CAM and ERP; Lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on product design experience.
• Lean or continuous improvement knowledge and experience preferred.
• Software experience: CAD/CAM, MS Office Suite, ERP Software.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Active Listening

Coaching

Communication

Detail Oriented

Diversity Oriented

Leadership

Problem Solving

Quality

Self-Motivated

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM

MS Office

ERP Software

Job description

RealTruck Inc. in Grand Forks, ND is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead DTV and VA/VE initiatives, analyze designs, and drive cost-reduction opportunities across product lines.

You will collaborate with Product Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure manufacturability, DFMA-aligned designs, and customer-value improvements. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of hands-on design; proficiency in CAD/CAM and ERP; Lean