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New Product Development Engineer

Mobility Works
Chico, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Driverge Vehicle Innovations is the country’s leading builder of commercial shuttles, wheelchair accessible vans, transporters, and small busses. Recognized as industry experts, our builds service vehicle conversions for Healthcare, Fleet Services, Personal & Medical Aid customers. In addition, we provide innovative solutions for clients across North America with camper vans for travel and recreation.

Driverge Vehicle Innovations, is seeking a New Product Development Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting new product development innovation initiatives from design to manufacturing including support of cost savings initiatives.

Essential Job Functions and Duties :

  • Implement new product development and design initiatives in line with company goals.
  • Support department with a smooth transition of products to production.
  • Assist teams in carrying out implementation of the procedures designed.
  • Able to implement a project from design to manufacturing.
  • Experience with various materials including Steel, aluminum, and plastics.
  • Write reports to document all process changes.
  • Clearly communicate ideas and findings to management and colleagues.
  • Effectively communicate updates to team, both written and direct training.
  • Manage cost and time constraints.
  • Provide process documentation and operating instructions.
  • Manage and develop team through mentoring, training, and performance reviews.
  • Demonstrate strong organizational skills and an ability to deal with complex and conditional situations.
  • Comply with Driverge’s Core Values (LOVE IT).
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications and Entrance Requirements :

  • Bachelor of Science or Engineering.
  • 5 years of proven work experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • 3 years of engineering plant experience
  • 3 years of Solidworks experience. CAD experience a plus.
  • Proficient in lean manufacturing, 5S and root cause analysis.
  • Multi plant experience a plus.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software
  • Analytical thinker with interpersonal skills.
  • Solid verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with teams.
  • Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • Candidates must successfully complete criminal and motor vehicle background check and pre-employment drug screening.
  • Physical Demands / Work Environment :

  • Ability to travel to plant locations and / or customer locations as required.
  • Able to function capably in an office environment using standard equipment (telephone, fax machines, computers, copiers, etc.)
  • Able to function capably in a production environment using standard equipment.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifting and / or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
  • Must be able to complete production-related physical activities (walking, standing, talking, hearing, pushing, reaching, seeing, stooping / crouching, smelling, depth perception, identifying colors) as needed.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be able to produce.
  • Participate in required company safety programs, trainings, and PPE guidelines.
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