Design Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

As part of a cross functional Engineering team, the Design Engineer will work throughout the conceptual stage, the design process, the testing phase, and through production launch and industrialization. The Design Engineer will be involved in developing new products and product extensions to compliment and support current product lines.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Plan, conceptualize, and develop designs to effectively support existing and new product offerings.
• Develop testing processes and perform testing and validation of new designs.
• Coordinate with development team on concept realization and feasibility using SolidWorks modeling, and rapid prototyping methodologies. Perform engineering calculations to support design work.
• Use engineering analysis and simulation to design in product quality in the early design stages and reduce iteration and issues during new product introduction.
• Create design documentation for release to manufacturing including part/assembly drawings.
• Support design through production tooling, qualification testing, and manufacturing introduction.
• Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications using CAD software.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and work with vendors and contractors.
• Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design process.
• Ensure project timeline is met and project stays within budget.
• Examine total cost of each project, while the effectiveness and safety of each design as a high priority.
• Participate in activities to verify the accuracy of designs, while documenting each process.
• Construct all bills of material for the designs and maintain accurate records.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 3 years of experience in mechanical product design required. 5 years preferred.
• 3D CAD mechanical design experience (SolidWorks).
• Experience in metal part design and associated mass production processes.

Required Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License and clear DMV record.

Travel

• Occasional travel is required. Should not exceed twice a month on a regular basis. Most travel will be domestic, but international travel may occasionally be required.

Pay & Benefit

• RealTruck offers competitive pay and the opportunity for annual increases, based on job performance.
• After 90 days of employment, medical coverage is an option provided to the employee.
• A matched 401k savings program to plan and save for your retirement.
• Holiday pay for any RealTruck observed holidays.
• Employee referral benefits.
• Discounts on great RealTruck products for you and your family!

About RealTruck

RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck’s 5,000 associates operate from 72 facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 880 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000 dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.

Starting Salary Range: $80,000 - $105,000