Mechanical Engineer

Join a pioneering force in the automotive industry as we invite a talented Mechanical Engineer to become a part of our esteemed team. At the forefront of heavy truck and bus manufacturing, we pride ourselves on leading with innovation and excellence in engineering. This opportunity opens the door for an individual passionate about driving advancements in school bus systems, focusing on the bus body structure and trim components. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will embark on a mission to investigate, develop, validate, and implement cutting-edge design solutions, contributing to continuous cost improvement and strategic projects. This role is tailor-made for those who possess a knack for creating engineering drawings, interpreting blueprints, and thriving in a dynamic environment dedicated to enhancing the safety and efficiency of school transportation. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the future of our product line, making every school journey safer and more reliable. If you're ready to leverage your skills in a role that challenges and rewards in equal measure, we welcome you to explore this exciting career opportunity with us.

Overview:

One of the automotive industry's leading heavy truck and bus manufacturer is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their team to Investigate, develop, validate and implement design solutions for school bus systems, including the bus body structure and trim components. A typical Mechanical Engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings, and read and interpret blueprints. This role is being requested to support continuous cost improvement projects, as well as other TBB strategic projects.
Job Responsibilities:

• Use Creo to develop 3D models, component and installation drawings, and bills of materials.
• Collaborate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, Fabrication and other departments to implement manufacturable design solutions that support our current product.
• Interface with Test & Compliance personnel to prototype new systems, perform development testing and apply test results to new designs.
• CAD modeling, documentation for designs, validation work, working with production to ensure the bus is manufacturable and easy to assemble

• Design engineering for the body of school buses and Mechanical systems on the bus body

Typical Day Breakdown:

• Contract engineer gets to spend a lot more time designing
• Weekly team meeting, Daily team huddle, Monthly one-on-ones, and Monthly town hall
• Contractor will report to a direct team leader and will meet with them weekly
• 45% of their time is in production
• 45% of their time is at the computer doing modeling
• 10% of their typical day will be in team meetings discussing specific projects for direction

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or 8+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree required. Any experience in engineering work would be considered relevant (possibly manufacturing)
• 2-4 years experience required at minimum
• 3D modeling experience in Creo required.
• Product design experience preferred.
• Product design experience preferred.
• Team center experience preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem solving ability.
• Ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.

Additional Information:

• Location: High Point NC
• Duration: 1 year with potential for extension and conversion to direct position
• Shift: 7:00-4:00 or 8:00-5:00 -Core working hours
• Health, dental and paid sick time off benefits