Structural Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Structural Design Engineer with both practical and theoretical expertise to join our engineering team in the refuse truck manufacturing industry. This role will involve designing, analyzing, and testing structural components to ensure the durability, efficiency, and safety of our refuse trucks as well as transforming those designs into manufacturing drawings and components for our production facility. The ideal candidate will be experienced in structural design for heavy-duty truck bodies, construction equipment, mining equipment, trailers, or conveyors, with a strong foundation in engineering principles and hands-on manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural designs for refuse truck bodies and components, ensuring they meet strength, durability, and regulatory standards.
• Perform theoretical analysis and practical simulations to validate structural integrity and optimize design.
• Utilize finite element analysis (FEA) software and other tools to analyze stress, load-bearing capacity, and material durability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance design feasibility with production requirements.
• Work with the production team to build prototypes and conduct field testing of designs.
• Implement testing methods and oversee structural validation, including load testing, fatigue testing, and vibration analysis.
• Determine hotspot locations, apply strain gauges, record and process data when required.
• Analyze test results and recommend design modifications as needed to improve structural performance.
• Select appropriate materials for structural components, balancing cost, weight, strength, and sustainability.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings in materials or processes without compromising quality or safety standards.
• Ensure materials meet industry standards and company specifications for refuse truck applications.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, drawings, and specifications for all structural components.
• Maintain accurate documentation of design changes, testing data, and engineering calculations for reference and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure designs are easily interpretable by manufacturing teams, with practical application in mind.
• Stay updated with advancements in structural design, materials, and manufacturing technologies.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance design efficiency and production quality.
• Participate in design reviews, providing input based on both theoretical analysis and practical considerations.
• Ensure all designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines.
• Actively contribute to maintaining high safety and quality standards in all structural engineering activities.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field is required.
• 5 years of experience in structural design, preferably in heavy equipment or automotive manufacturing.
• Proven experience with both theoretical analysis and practical applications in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Demonstratable use of FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus).
• Experience in application of strain gauges, data logging and interpretation of results.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret theoretical data and apply it to practical designs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with refuse truck manufacturing or related industries is a plus.
• Experience working with different disciplines in achieving team goals.

Work Environment

This position is based in a heavy truck manufacturing environment. You will work closely with production teams to build and test prototypes, ensuring designs are practical and manufacturable. The role requires adherence to high safety and quality standards, and staying updated with advancements in structural design and manufacturing technologies.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $103000.00/yr.

What is the overall
deductible?
$750 person/$1,500 family per calendar
year.
Generally, you must pay all the costs from providers up to the deductible amount
before this plan begins to pay. If you have other family members on the plan, each family member must meet their own individual deductible until the total amount of
deductible expenses paid by all family members meets the overall family deductible.
Are there services covered
before you meet your deductible?
Yes. Well-child care, preventive care, innetwork
prosthetic limbs and services
subject to copayments are covered before you meet your deductible.
This plan covers some items and services even if you haven’t yet met the deductible amount. But a copayment or coinsurance may apply. For example, this plan covers certain preventive services without cost sharing and before you meet
your deductible. See a list of covered preventive services at

Are there other deductibles
for specific services?
Yes. $100 person/$200 family per calendar year for drug card, which does not apply to Tier 1 Rx. Drug card deductible does not
apply to immunizations. There are no other specific deductibles.
You must pay all of the costs for these services up to the specific deductible amount
before this plan begins to pay for these services.
What is the out-of-pocket
limit for this plan?
$2,500 person/$5,000 family per calendar year. The In-Network health and drug card
out-of-pocket maximum amounts accumulate together.
The out-of-pocket limit is the most you could pay in a year for covered services. If
you have other family members in this plan, they have to meet their own out-ofpocket
limits until the overall family out-of-pocket limit has been met.
What is not included in the out-of-pocket limit?
Premiums, balance-billed charges, and
health care this plan doesn’t cover.
Even though you pay these expenses, they don’t count toward the out-of-pocket limit.
Will you pay less if you use a network provider?

providers. This plan uses a provider network. You will pay less if you use a provider in the plan’s network. You will pay the most if you use an out-of-network provider, and you might receive a bill from a provider for the difference between the provider’s charge
and what your plan pays (balance billing). Be aware, your network provider might use an out-of- network provider for some services (such as lab work). Check with your

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Booneville,MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $80,000 - $103,000