Morgan Olson ยท 8 hours ago
Vehicle Design Coordinator
Sturgis, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMorgan Olson is the leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America producing over 7,500 vehicles annually. The Vehicle Design Coordinator is responsible for ensuring successful project development and launch, coordinating engineering efforts, and utilizing engineering tools to analyze designs for various requirements.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Ensures successful development and launch success for multiple projects related to core business orders, utilizing a gated development process and project management tools
Coordinate Engineering efforts between Morgan Olson and JBPCO Shared Services
Uses engineering tools to analyze designs to meet requirements for strength, functionality, ergonomics, safety and quality
Complete product development and maintenance as required by using NPD gated process
Process manual orders and configured orders
Disseminate Design Specifications for projects/ tasks to the Shared Services team
Participate in Design Reviews to ensure 3D design meets Sales and Engineering Requirements
Provide technical guidance to external and internal suppliers
Lead efforts to complete layouts, prepare drawings and assist in creation of bills of material and Engineering Change Orders as required to support the project schedules
Identify any long-lead time purchased parts
Participate in the contract reviews, Scoping, PIE (Project Initiation Event) and other internal activities
Lead Verification of the chassis, pilot builds and pilot reviews
Work with manufacturing engineers to resolve design issues of vehicles in manufacturing
Utilizes CAD/modelling software for projects as required
Build and maintain the project schedule
Produce and implement designs and test procedures and presents those designs to managers and clients
Assist in testing, evaluation, modifications and re-testing of products
Participate in standardization efforts of vehicle designs
Work with Sales to quote vehicles that are appropriate and profitable to Morgan Olson
Participate in scoping of the resources and evaluation of the technical feasibility of a proposed vehicle
Adheres to Quality and Safety policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer focused and supporting continuous improvement activities
Performs other duties, assignments and special projects as assigned by direct supervisor
Qualification
Required
BS in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of experience in a Manufacturing environment
Problem-solving skills using various techniques and tools such as A3, 8D or similar
Excellent Program Management skills
Experience managing remote teams
Proven ability to navigate and modify components and assemblies within 3D CAD software
Good Interpersonal skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Fundamental knowledge of SolidWorks and PDM, DFMEA, FEA, DVP&R and similar
Ability to work in a Team oriented environment
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Proven track record of large projects management on time and on budget
Requires skills in product design, stress analysis and strength of materials
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
Company paid life insurance
10 company paid holidays
Vacation and personal time
Company
Morgan Olson
Morgan Olson is a transportation company specializing in business and commercial transport services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joseph Thompson
EVP and COO
Recent News
2025-10-21
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