Job Description:

Position Summary: The position of the Design Engineer will be responsible for bringing customers' lift-truck special modification requests to life from conception through assembly, will become technical owner of a wide variety of material-handling products, will troubleshoot field issues, interface with customer, and liaison with offshore team-members.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Ensure product specifications, timing, and targets are met to support successful launch and meet the organization's strategic plansDrive innovation through the development of product designs, utilizing CAD3D modeling & drawings (SolidWorks), finite element analysis, and calculations for custom build requests for lift trucksResponsible for communication of design inputs and requirements to internal engineering teams through design reviews, as well as cross-functional teams in support of custom builds, field service resolution, and sales and marketing supportPartner with internal team members to test prototype designs in actual or simulated field conditions, gather relevant information via data acquisition tools & methodologies and analyzereact appropriately to that test dataLead and design custom and complex lift truck attachments requests to further business growthLead data driven investigation, resolution, and timely corrective action implementation related to customer field issuesEnsure proper and accurate special load ratings for alternative applications, configurations and attachments.Be the technical expert and go-to individual for sales, marketing, and service teams' inquiriesTroubleshooting support of field, manufacturing, quality, and warranty issues.Offshore design team liaison supportExperience or Education:Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Physics, Industrial Engineering, or other technical fields3-7 years of experience with complex CAD3D modeling & drawings (SolidWorks)3+ Experience with electric motor riders is required3+ years of hands-on mechanical or electrical experience2+ years of hydraulic experience and knowledge2+ years of experience with lift truck attachments 2+ years' experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA)2+ years of hands-on mechanical or electrical experience2+ Li-ion battery and charger experience3+ years with lift trucks or off-highway equipment preferredFoundational awareness of ANSI B56.1 standardsExperiencing using ERP systems (Plex preferred)CompetenciesDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects through project management and organizational skills, including prioritizing, creating timelines, and ownership within a team environment.Demonstrated strong listening and communication skills (i.e. oral and written)Demonstrated strong ability to troubleshoot complex problems with demonstrated success is criticalAbility to advocate and support change, not limited to processes, resources changes, and work prioritiesAbility to work well self-directed given objectives and project goals. Be highly accountable and able to multi-taskEntrepreneurial spirit and continuous improvement mindsetPositive attitude, track record of learning, willingness to learn