Product Engineer Full-time Job

About the job

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 Product Data & Systems Supervisor’s primary function is to monitor and advise Data & Systems Technician I & II of their duties and aid in identify discrepancies between old and new engineering drawings. Assist w/ maintaining three systems (JDEdwards, Catia and Smarteam) with accurate information from engineering drawings. Notify engineers of inconsistencies of new and old parts. Investigate missing or incorrect part numbers and maintain a log of all transactions, part number changes and missing numbers.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Level I:

Translates Sales or customer specification into mechanical drawings for mass production.

Generates 3D models and drawings for final fabrication and production assemblies.

Reviews and checks production drawings.

Makes revision to BOM and drawings per specification or manager’s direction.

Performs product structure and design fit up analysis.

Generates bills of material for MRP system.

Provides technical assistance related to product design to other departments and material procurements.

Answers technical inquiries from Manufacturing, Sales Department, and Accounting.

Reviews Bills of Material and material specifications, completeness and correctness.

Reviews material specifications to satisfy customer’s specification.

Questions and suggests product specifications to Sales Department.

Proposes and suggests important engineering issues to Engineering Manager.

Solely determines engineering changes which do not require higher authority approval.

Mentoring of lesser experienced co-workers to build process and product knowledge is required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Level II

Higher degree of capability and proficiency in all aspects of performance as compared to Product Engineer I.

Solely determines engineering changes which do not require higher authority approval.

Mentoring of lesser experienced co-workers to build process and product knowledge is required.

Level III

Higher degree of capability and proficiency in all aspects of performance as compared to Product Engineer II.

Ability to check orders before order push.

Qualifications

Your skills and abilities (required qualifications)

Education: bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or technology preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years or Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Technology

Skills:

High level of creativity, sound judgment, technical knowledge, excellent communication skills required.

Decision-making skills.

Knowledge of computers, measuring instruments such as gauges, test rigs, etc.

Software knowledge (AutoCAD, CATIA, SmarTeam, Word, Excel, Outlook).

Ability to adapt to evolving MRP/ERP system implementations.

Travel: As needed.

Physical/Mental Requirements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision. Must be able to transit between the structures and around the property in ambient weather conditions.

Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate while in the office. Plant environment includes large factory building with active trailer assembly processes, active industrial fabrication processes and storage of completed trailers on unpaved surfaces.

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, to grow, to succeed and to 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

Benefits found in job post

401(k)

Pension plan

Our commitment to building superior products and fulfilling customer needs has taken us from a small, steel fabricating company to the No. 1 trailer manufacturer in the world.
From humble beginnings in 1900, Great Dane has built a reputation as the industry leader in technology, innovation and quality, and our dry vans, and refrigerated and platform trailers are widely recognized throughout the marketplace as No. 1 in quality and durability.
Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Great Dane has additional division offices in Savannah, GA, a parts distribution center, and nine strategically located manufacturing plants throughout the U.S.
Great Dane's extensive network of company-owned branches and full-line independent dealers and parts-only independent dealers offer distribution points for both trailers and aftermarket parts across North and South America.
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