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Big Tex Trailers · 2 days ago

Product Development Engineer

Addison, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Big Tex Trailers is part of American Trailer World, the largest vertically integrated trailer manufacturer in North America. The company is seeking a talented product engineer to facilitate the design and manufacturability of new products, collaborating closely with the design team to create industry-relevant solutions that meet company specifications.

LogisticsManufacturingRetailWarehousing

Responsibilities

Serve as a crucial contributor through the entire product development lifecycle from initial project orientation, design, development, prototyping and production

Develop technology-based design ideas and concepts based on technology research

Create sketches and visualizations of innovative applications to include rough technology and product designs using sketches and computer software

Assist in development of product configuration, production, and release. Coordinate with Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing and Sales to ensure a smooth introduction

Evaluate application feasibility and provide recommendation to the team. Compile test data and technical reports to support product validation and improvement

Participate in cross-functional team that owns the action plans to deliver commercial products

Accountable partner in design, development, and prototyping. Collaborate with cross functional teams to aid in the production of media, instruction, and or visual content for new product launches

Create designs and specifications using computer software modeling techniques to ensure products conform to engineering design

Coordinate with sourcing/procurement team to identify and quality appropriate materials and components. Write Bill of Materials and escalate to teams accountable to action to ensure delivery to market timelines are accurate

Qualification

SolidWorksMechanical designCAD/CAM softwareFinite Element AnalysisProject managementCommunication skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

Solid Works 3 years' experience minimum

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a similar field

Five (5) years' mechanical design and development experience should include knowledge of manufacturing environment

In-depth knowledge of CAD and/or CAM software (SolidWorks preferred). Ability to create 3-D models, assemblies and drawings preferred

Ability to visualize theoretical models and design ideas

A keen eye for detail

Advanced knowledge of design principles and techniques, mathematics, tolerances and interpretation of precision drawing and solid models, as well as finite element analysis (FEA)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good project management skills

Travel up to 30% as needed

Minimum of 3 years of technology application development and product design experience

Ability to thrive in a team environment