Design Engineer Manager

Design Engineer Manager Great Dane

LLC - 3.1

Savannah, GA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Pension plan Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications New product development Team motivation (leadership skill) Mechanical product development projects

Full Job Description Overview:

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we're calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.

The Position:

The Design Engineer Manager is responsible for overseeing various engineering projects, processes, budgets, and timelines and making any necessary adjustments in order to ensure successful completion.

Responsibilities:

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Manage engineers in the design complex parts, and assemblies using Catia/SolidWorks, or other tools as needed with minimal guidance from management. Understand stress/thermal analysis on parts and complex assemblies using classical and numerical FEA methods. Understand monitor and report results of all small-scale tests as well as large scale tests. Travel to manufacturing plants to assist implementation of new designs and processes. Work with vendors to obtain required materials. Meet with customers and make presentations with minimal support from Sales personnel. Supervise and mentor Design Engineers on large projects. Write material specifications. Use product and market knowledge to propose new methods, materials, and products. Maintain technical competency. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Your skills and abilities (required qualifications)

Education:

BSME / BSMET or higher.

Experience:

Minimum seven years' experience in highway trailer engineering (or equivalent).

Skills:

Skilled in engineering fields related to trailer design and advanced methods. Uses new or established procedures as well as having great latitude to develop new designs, assemblies, and methods to evaluate. Engineering capabilities expected of a graduate engineer plus ability to manage engineering teams. Ability to motivate teams to meet goals on schedule and manage multiple projects with frequent changes need and priority. Able to interact with representatives of other departments, companies and customers using knowledge of the product and market to provide accurate input and develop solutions to often poorly defined or understood needs.

Travel:

Typically, 2-5 days per month.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Office and plant environment. Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ABOUT GREAT DANE

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today - delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you. Our culture is comprised of "Champions" and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, grow, succeed and be engaged in a collaborative environment.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Competitive compensation Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match Tuition Reimbursement Paid holidays and vacation And more! Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer