Design Engineer, Mechanical (New Product Development)

About Us:

Logisnext Americas Inc. has supported customers for more than 100 years as a technology-driven forklift manufacturer. In addition to being a forklift manufacturer, we are also a total solutions provider offering scalable products and services from material handling and automation to extensive fleet support.

About the role:

Design Engineer is responsible for researching, developing, testing, and troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components and systems by applying engineering principles and techniques.  Designs piece-part and sub-assemblies using Creo or equivalent CAD software. Creates and checks Engineering Orders, BOM, drawings, and technical documentation (Technical Report, DRBFM's, etc.) to release a new product. This position provides technical support to Manufacturing, Test Operations, Technical Publications, Service Engineering, Product Marketing, and Purchasing. Member of New Product Development (NPD) design team working under Senior Design Engineer, Design Leader, or Manager.

What you will do:

• Research, develop, design, and test mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components and systems by applying engineering principles and techniques to meet customer specifications or market expectations.
• Problem solving: Troubleshoot assembly issues, advising service about field issues, advising inspection about quality issues and sales about engineering questions.
• Creation of part numbers, bills of materials (BOM’s), assembly instructions using enterprise system such as BPCS or SAP.
• Release documentation including Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings (piece part, sub-assembly and assemblies), kitbooks, and engineering change orders (ECO).
• Verifying the accuracy of drawings, engineering change orders (ECO), bill of materials (BOM), and assembly instructions to meet customer specifications and for manufacturability.
• Improve current processes by updating and creating best practices and/or design guides.

When & Where:

• Hybrid Work Schedule in office 3 days a week
• Some domestic travel expected, 1-3 times annually. International travel possible, dependent on project.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's Degree (Engineering Degree)
• Practical/Functional mechanical engineering knowledge.
• Creo or equivalent 3D CAD modeling experience.
• Team player with good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be flexible and adapt to changing priorities and be results oriented.
• Experience working with consultants and suppliers for component development.

What would be nice to have:

• Design for manufacturability.
• Forklift Truck Operators license (OSHA approved).
• Hands on experience with design, prototype build, testing, costing, and production release.
• Hands on experience with design and testing of hydraulic components, drive systems, and mechanisms.
• Experience with mobile industrial product applications such as warehousing, bottling, etc.
• Perform FEA using Mechanical or equivalent software.

What we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing Opportunities
• Flexible Spending and HSA Accounts
• 401k with automatic company contribution and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (Includes 6-8 weeks of maternity leave and 5 days of paternity leave)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• On-site fitness center (Houston)
• On-the-job training and development

The specific salary for a successful candidate will depend upon, among other legitimate factors, education, training, and/or experience.

To be considered for this role, all applicants must submit a full and complete application through our careers page.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Agency Disclaimer:

Logisnext Americas Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party vendors. Any unsolicited resumes from a third party will become the property of the company to use at the company’s discretion, with the understanding that Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, Inc. will not be billed a fee for any such resumes. If a company is designated as an approved vendor, then said company can only provide assistance on those positions requested via a formal written agreement of support.