Design Engineer, Motorized Products

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Mishawaka, IN, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Retail • Agriculture • Manufacturing
The Role
Design and develop motorized outdoor equipment from concept through production. Responsibilities include creating and managing CAD drawings, engineering changes, bills of materials, supplier coordination, manufacturing support, continuous improvement, and quality certification of samples and first production runs. The role requires machinery design expertise, agricultural or equipment experience, and knowledge of fluid power, mechanical, electrical, and electronic control systems.
Summary Generated by Built In

Do you like to play in the dirt? Would you like to be driving a machine you designed, testing a prototype one day and hammering out a new product design in CAD the next? Are you fueled by taking a concept from idea to production floor in months not years?


If this is you, you may be able to help us turn our visions into unique new products for outdoor workers. We have a vibrant, high-energy work environment where we design world-class products for every market we enter. We need and value your experience with soil preparation equipment, specifically with machinery such as tractors, skid loaders, ATVʼs, UTVʼs, and even lawn mowers. Come leverage your skills in product design to create tools that improve lives and help people get outdoor work done.


Basic Function: Execute on assigned projects to creatively solve customerʼs problems with simple, robust, and effective designs.


Activities & Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate with suppliers and other departments in the design and release of assigned New Product
  • Create and manage drawings, controlling revisions and releases of current and new
  • Change management including the creating and updating of Engineering Change
  • Create and update Build of Materials for assigned product
  • Support manufacturing, ensuring they have the information needed to execute
  • Support the Customer Service department, informing them of changes to product or
  • Assist in identifying and executing on the continuous improvement of current
  • Certify samples and first production runs meet quality

Skills & Qualifications

  • Affinity for and extensive experience with agricultural and/or equipment operation
  • Willing to study ABI's markets and products to become an expert in our field
  • Strong 3D Modeling Skills - Creo/Pro E preferred
  • Experience with fluid power and DC electrical system, CAN bus systems a plus
  • Affinity for and/or experience with outdoor work industries
  • Must have unwavering integrity and positivity
  • Must be emotionally intelligent, a humble contributor to group goals and company needs
  • Must be a self-motivated and driven learner with a desire to grow and be developed
  • Must be willing to participate in ongoing education
  • Must be proficient utilizing computers, mobile devices, and core office applications
  • Advanced ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
  • Developed ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems

Education & Experience:

  • Minimum 3+ years successful project management experience
  • Minimum 7+ years successful experience in machinery design engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering or related field
  • Experience with design and specification of fluid power drive and accessory systems including mechanical design and conveyance
  • Design experience with fluid power control systems that involve both mechanical and electrical/electronic systems of

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be willing to work in-house
  • Must have the ability to safely lift 40 pounds
  • Must have the ability to stand, sit, and/or see a screen for a full work shift
  • Ability to talk or hear to communicate with others via phone, in-person, and/or computer
  • Ability to listen to customers/vendors/colleagues, problem solve, and respond accordingly
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Ability to read, write and speak English fluently

Environmental Conditions & Travel:

  • The employee is exposed to manufacturing and warehouse environments with moderate to loud noise as well as office environments with moderate
  • The employee is required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment while working in the warehouse or manufacturing environments.
  • Travel: Less than 5%.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions. ABI Attachments, Inc. reserves the rights to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles, as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the business.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field
  • At least 3 years of successful project management experience
  • At least 7 years of successful machinery design engineering experience
  • Experience with agricultural equipment or machinery operation, including tractors, skid loaders, ATVs, UTVs, or lawn mowers
  • Strong 3D modeling skills; Creo/ProE preferred
  • Experience designing and specifying fluid power drive and accessory systems, including mechanical design and conveyance
  • Experience designing fluid power control systems involving mechanical and electrical or electronic systems
  • Experience with DC electrical systems and CAN bus systems
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems
  • Proficiency with computers, mobile devices, and core office applications
  • Willingness to work in-house and in manufacturing or warehouse environments
  • Ability to safely lift 40 pounds and stand, sit, and view a screen for a full work shift
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States
  • Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills
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The Company
HQ: Mishawaka, IN
63 Employees
Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

ABI Attachments, Inc. is a manufacturer of innovative ground-engaging equipment for ATV, UTV, tractor, skid steer, and zero-turn machines. Founded in Mishawaka, Indiana, it is the world's largest maker of equine arena drags and compact manure spreaders, with 27 patents. Its purpose-built tools serve equestrians, property owners, hobby farmers, sports turf managers, and landscape contractors, sold direct across North America. Its mission is to empower the world with better ways to get outdoor work done.

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