Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Company Overview
At Diamond C Trailers, we are driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. Founded in 1985 by Mike and Kim Crabb, our company has grown significantly over the years, with a team of over 900 dedicated professionals working together to achieve our goals.

We believe in fostering a strong culture that values teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement. Our 'Do Work, Love Strong' philosophy guides everything we do, from product development to customer service.

Our purpose is to fuel the growth and success of our team members, customers, and community. We strive to be a positive force for change, using our expertise to make a meaningful impact on the world around us.

Job Description
In this role, you will play a key part in the mechanical development of DC's cutting-edge trailers, collaborating daily with a highly creative team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of trailer design and manufacturing. You'll tackle complex engineering challenges, pioneering new solutions that set industry standards in the manufacturing and automotive space.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Design and model new trailer models and options.
• Update existing trailer models, options, and manufacturing processes utilizing feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects from initial design to final completion while tracking the progress of the projects through all phases simultaneously.
• Oversee the development and tracking of team and vendor project timelines.
• Prepare and present project updates to management and executive team members.
• Ensure proper communication between Product Engineers and other organization departments.
• Collaborate with a team of engineers and fabricators to see products from initial concept to production.
• Work with internal and external subject matter experts to enhance design performance.
• Develop solid models, mechanical layouts, and detailed part designs.
• Generate appropriately dimensioned 2D drawings, using GD&T when appropriate.
• Verify function of prototypes, working directly with manufacturers to ensure high-quality production.
• Evaluate and choose appropriate materials for the application using simulation tools where appropriate.
• Assist with development and specification of manufacturing jigs, fixtures, and automation to enhance manufacturing efficiency and increase quality.
• Validate new designs through simulations, design reviews, DFMEAs, prototyping, and finished product testing.
• Review and recommend changes to the product development process to reduce product development time and improve the overall quality of new products.
• Recommend and protect innovative solutions through patent disclosures.
• Research and implement beneficial technologies throughout our engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with outside partners on integration of sub-components and 3rd party accessories to ensure extraordinary solutions for our customers.
• Facilitate the engineering change management process among our internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and ensure the growth of junior team members.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP/MRP systems for production planning, inventory management, and engineering change control.
• Develop design testing and validation plans and create findings reports.