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Holden Industries, Inc. · 4 days ago

Product Development Sales/Engineer

Green Cove Springs, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Holden Industries, Inc. is a leader in manufacturing vacuum trucks and hydro-excavation equipment. The Mechanical Design Engineer plays a key role in the design, development, and continuous improvement of these products, ensuring customer and operational requirements are met through efficient system design and performance analysis.

ManufacturingService IndustrySmall and Medium Businesses

Responsibilities

Design and develop new systems and components for vacuum and hydro-excavation trucks, as well as improve existing product designs

Collaborate with sales and production teams to adapt existing designs into new configurations to meet customer specifications while minimizing engineering time-to-market

Utilize standard design principles and modular design methodologies to optimize performance and manufacturability

Work closely with manufacturing to maximize production efficiency, ensure design accuracy, and support lean manufacturing initiatives

Conduct validation testing and failure analysis to ensure product performance and quality meet Vac-Con standards

Create design templates, drawings, and documentation to improve engineering throughput and maintain consistency across product lines

Partner with R&D and Product Management to ensure new designs incorporate usability, durability, and market competitiveness

Support field teams and customers with technical expertise and troubleshooting as needed

Communicate customer and end-user feedback to drive product enhancements and future development

Ensure all designs comply with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards relevant to heavy equipment manufacturing

Manage multiple design projects, ensuring deliverables align with project timelines and budget constraints

Travel as required to customer sites for operational reviews, prototype testing, or field evaluations

Qualification

Mechanical Engineering3D parametric modelingHydraulic systemsPneumatic systemsElectromechanical systemsLean ManufacturingSix Sigma3D printingComputer-aided manufacturingProblem-solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Electrical or Industrial Design considered)

3–5 years of experience in mechanical or systems design, preferably in truck body or heavy equipment manufacturing

Proficiency in 3D parametric modeling software such as Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks

Strong analytical, creative, and collaborative problem-solving skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation abilities

Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment

Preferred

Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems is highly preferred

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles is a plus

Experience with 3D printing and computer-aided manufacturing technologies preferred

Company

Holden Industries, Inc.

Holden Industries is an 100% Employee Owned Company with a balanced portfolio of manufacturing business providing precision engineered non-consumer related products to customers worldwide.

Founded in 2003

Deerfield, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees