L.A. Darling Company LLC is seeking a Product Design Engineer to design and validate trailer products, working closely with various teams and vendors. The role requires strong engineering skills, program management experience, and a background in the transportation industry, particularly trailers or heavy equipment.
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Job Summary
The Product Design Engineer will utilize fundamental engineering strategies to design and validate new trailer products while working closely with Sales, Operations, Design, and Supply Chain teams.
This role involves analyzing, modeling, drafting components using Siemens NX and ANSYS, building and testing physical samples, and supporting manufacturing and warranty analysis.
The company fosters a culture where everyone is empowered to be their best and is committed to making a positive impact on the world with diverse learning and working opportunities.
Matching Summary
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L.A. Darling Company LLC is seeking a Product Design Engineer to design and validate trailer products, working closely with various teams and vendors. The role requires strong engineering skills, program management experience, and a background in the transportation industry, particularly trailers or heavy equipment.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Siemens NX and ANSYS proficiency
Mechanical engineering design and analysis
Transportation industry standards compliance
Program management experience
Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen continuous improvement
Cross-functional team collaboration
Prototype development and testing
Nice-to-have
Strong communication skills
Self-motivated and continuous learner
Leadership development potential
Experience with ERP systems
Cost saving and VA/VE project experience
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
Minimum 5 years experience in trailer, heavy equipment, or OEM transportation industry
Experience with NHTSA, DOT, FMVSS, SAE standards
Proficiency in Siemens NX, ANSYS, Microsoft Office, Epicor ERP or similar
Ability to perform essential duties with minimal supervision