Design And Development Engineer

OTR is seeking a wheel and tire design engineer to support the engineering development of future customer products. The primary function of the position is to lead the design, development, and optimization of tires for Off-The-Road (OTR) applications, including heavy machinery, construction vehicles, mining equipment, lawn & garden and agricultural machinery. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in tire and wheel engineering, materials science, and performance analysis, with a focus on durability, safety, and efficiency under extreme operating conditions.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

1. Leads the interpretation of customer requirements to develop tire and wheel designs that meet / exceed customer expectations
2. Creates parametric models of both wheels and tires with associated, detailed drawings in CREO
3. Conducts tolerance stack-up analysis as needed to ensure that products are fully compatible with target applications
4. Applies FEA toolsets to confirm that designs are robust under worst case conditions
5. Creates design FMEAs for both wheels and tires with associated validation plans to ensure that products meet functional and durability requirements. Support the development of process FMEAs when needed.
6. Supports product innovation for both wheels and tires to ensure that OTR has class leading products for cost, weight and design
7. Works closely with global business development teams to ensure that tasks are prioritized, and engineering deliverables are met within agreed timelines
8. Develops Gant charts as requested by the Program Management team
9. Creates engineering specifications for wheels, tires and associated sub-components
10. Works closely with customers and suppliers to negotiate requirements, specifications and validation plans
11. Works closely with internal cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, R&D, and quality assurance, to align design with production capabilities
12. Creates test specifications, conducts tests and process test data as needed. Present findings internally and to customers as needed
13. Mentors junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
14. Applies problem resolution methodologies to resolve issues quickly when they arise
15. Other duties can be assigned based on company needs and employee capabilities

Competencies:

1. CAD (CREO)
2. GD&T
3. FEA (CREO / Ansys)
4. PLM experience (Windchill)
5. Experience using APQP tools including FMEAs
6. Test and instrumentation experience
7. Building customer and supplier relationships
8. Ethical conduct
9. Strong attention to detail and follow-through
10. Excellent oral/written communication skills
11. Planning and organizing

Required Skills / Abilities:

1. Tire and wheel design and development expertise
2. Parametric modeling background – CREO Preferred
3. 2D drawing expertise with GD&T
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Interface with multiple disciplines (and multiple countries / cultures) to determine product requirements and to coordinate product changes
6. Able to organize, maintain focus, and follow up on multiple projects independently
7. Able and willing to take on projects as needed

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. At times, due to projects or work assignments, employees will need to coordinate and direct a team to meet/satisfy individual/company objectives.

Work Environment:

This role operates in a professional office environment. There is a separate on-site Engineering Lab area where the use of specialized testing and measuring equipment is often required.

Physical Demands:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times (occasionally).

Utilizing engineering test and inspection equipment requires some dexterity and flexibility.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM. To meet our customer demands and internal objectives, at times this role will be required to work outside of the normal schedule, including weekends.

Travel:

5% domestic travel is anticipated, but occasional international may also be required.

Required Education and Experience:

1. BS Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar from an accredited university.
2. Minimum of five years of 3D modeling experience.
3. Minimum of five years of product development experience.
4. Working experience with Microsoft Office.
5. Tire and/or wheel development background.

Preferred Education and Experience:

1. CREO 3D Modeling
2. Windchill PLM
3. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software modeling.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s manager at any time based upon Company need.

OTR Engineered Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected classification or status.