What are the responsibilities and job description for the MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER position at Jungheinrich AG?
Position : Mechanical Design Engineer
The Employer
Jungheinrich is a family-owned company based out of Hamburg, Germany with more than 18,000 employees in 40 countries. Jungheinrich ranks permanently among the world's leading intralogistics service and solution provider. Together with our partner MLA (Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc.) we are successfully expanding our activities in the North American market.
The Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corporation is based in Houston, Texas. We are working on the development and design of the next generation of electrical driven warehouse products, specifically targeted at the customer demands of the North American market. All Jungheinrich trucks designed here in Houston are developed from scratch to production. While MLA manufactures and assembles the trucks, Jungheinrich owns the design and is therefore also responsible for any production changes and custom modifications. Working with Jungheinrich is not just a job it means working in an international team of professionals and experts with interesting and challenging tasks.
We are looking for a professional, dynamic, and highly motivated engineer to join our team in Houston!
Position Summary :
The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the development, concept to production, of components / sub-system integrated within a forklift.
Position Description :
Under general supervision, the candidate will :
- Be an active member of the product development team.
- Design 3D CAD models in CATIA and create drawings and BOMs within a PLM (database)
- Compliance to established drafting standards required.
- Assure that designs are functional, safe, reliable, serviceable, manufacturable, cost effective, meet compliance requirements, and aesthetically and ergonomically correct.
- Perform engineering analysis to develop solutions involving basic structures, power transmission, hydraulics, fastener joints, and vehicle dynamic and thermal performance.
- Create layouts of product designs. Perform component and assembly tolerance reviews, assembly reviews, and functional reviews of machined, molded, and fabricated parts. Participate in presentation of designs and design reviews.
- Develop and monitor prototype creation by ordering parts, requesting specific testing, assisting in building, and reviewing test results to ensure proper functioning.
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Work Environment :
Candidates must be willing to travel domestically and overseas occasionally. (typically, less than 2 weeks per year) and must hold US Citizen or Permanent Resident status.