Product Upfit Engineer - Brazil, United States - Great Dane

Description

Overview:

THE ROLE

Performs all tasks pertaining to product design, engineering calculation and product information process. Major duties include processing custom upfit specifications for truck body designs for production and bills of material generation. Provides technical assistance to corresponding departments. Issues technical orders for product assemblies.

• Translates Sales or customer specification into mechanical drawings or work instruction for production upfit operations.
• High level understanding of circuit functionality, vehicle functions, wiring harness components, and circuit level troubleshooting techniques.
• Generates 3D models, drawings, or work instructions for final upfit operations and production assemblies.
• Reviews and checks production drawings.
• Makes revision to BOM and drawings per specification or managers direction.
• Performs product structure and design fit up analysis.
• Generates bills of material for MRP system.
• Provides technical assistance related to product design to other departments and material procurements.
• Answers technical inquiries from Manufacturing, Sales Department, and Accounting.
• Reviews Bills of Material and material specifications, completeness and correctness.
• Reviews material specifications to satisfy customers specification.
• Questions and suggests product specifications to Sales Department.
• Proposes and suggests important engineering issues to Engineering Manager.
• Solely determines engineering changes which do not require higher authority approval.
• Mentoring of lesser experienced co-workers to build process and product knowledge is required.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Technology preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years or Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Technology
• Skills: High level of creativity, sound judgment, technical knowledge, excellent communication skills required.
• Decision-making skills.
• Experience in automotive or commercial vehicle electrical wiring design. Proven hands-on experience with troubleshooting vehicle harnesses, knowledge of heavy-duty vehicle electrical systems and relevant test equipment.
• Knowledge of computers, measuring instruments such as gauges, test rigs, etc.
• Software knowledge (AutoCAD, CATIA, SmarTeam, Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to adapt to evolving MRP/ERP system implementations.
• Travel: As needed.

ABOUT GREAT DANE

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.

Our culture is comprised of Champions and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, to grow, to succeed and to be engaged in a collaborative environment.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer