How You Will Make an Impact
The Design Engineer II is responsible for creating new and modifying existing engineering documentation. Responsibilities will encompass creating or modifying drawings, bills of material or other supporting documentation from a body specification or sales order. Fully applies basic principles, theories, and concepts to job assignments and exhibits technical and operational efficiency solving problems of moderate complexity.
The Nuts and Bolts
Create and modify SolidWorks 3D models and AutoCAD drawings for parts and assemblies
May perform structural analysis for new and existing engineered components
Layout, draw and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical and/or electrical systems
Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings etc., to assess factors affecting component design and the procedures and instructions to be followed
Consult with other employees to design, layout or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems
Design custom parts for integration into vocational vehicles to meet customer, technical, and regulatory specifications
Interpret customer specifications and sales orders to complete an engineering package of drawings and bill of material for manufacturing
Operations support as required
Support lean manufacturing initiatives to provide customers with products that meet or exceed customer requirements while improving internal metrics
Work on multiple projects independently
Assist other Designers and Drafters with required engineering expertise to complete design activities
Guide professional development of Designers and Design Engineers
Other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities:
Excellent working knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes, knowledge of assembly and welding procedures MAY be required
SolidWorks, PDM knowledge, proficiency required
Proficient with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to recognize the application of multiple equipment components and their combined integration to achieve specific requirements MAY be preferred
Able to manage urgent and multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to work under strict time lines
Position Qualifications & Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience (with BSME); six (6) years of experience (with Assoc. in ME)
Three (3) years of experience in fabrication; truck body or up fit experience is preferred
Project Management experience desired
Certification/License:
Solid Works Certification
How We Make an Impact
At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!
Some of Our Total Rewards
We offer big company perks with small company culture:
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tool Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and 10 Observed (Paid) Holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs
J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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To learn more about Careers with Reading Truck visit our careers page https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers/
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Employment Type: Full time