Design Engineer

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Position Summary

We are hiring a Product Design Engineer to support our operations in Ann Arbor, MI and Yankton, SD. We offer competitive compensation packages and comprehensive benefits, training, and room to grow within a company dedicated to its employee' success. You'll be part of a tight-knit team of passionate professionals who are just as excited about trucks as you are.

This role will primarily be responsible for product design engineering of aftermarket pick-up truck bed covers (a.k.a. Tonneau Covers) and related components for RealTruck’s initiatives. Projects and work will include conceptual development all the way through start of production, as well as vehicle application engineering.

Position requirements:

• Evaluates products and systems by designing and conducting research programs; applying principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and materials.
• Confirms system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods; testing properties.
• Develops products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials; soliciting observations from operators.
• Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components.
• Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.

Education and Experience:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or similar engineering field with three or more years of hands-on engineering experience.
• Lean or similar continuous improvement knowledge and experience.
• Software Experience: 2-D/3-D CAD/CAM software, ERP Software, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of PPAP process a plus.

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health insurance.
• A matched 401k savings program to plan and save for your retirement.
• 100% paid maternity and parental leave
• Paid vacation and time off to ensure time with your family and a work/ life balance.
• Education assistance to continue college or pursue other skills and further your career.
• 50% discount on great RealTruck products for you and your family!

What’s Next?

• Please take a moment to provide us your resume and/ or complete our online application. You will quickly receive an acknowledgement that you applied and we will follow up with you again shortly.
• Check us out at RealTruck.com!