Design Engineer - Morgan Olson

Morgan Olson is the leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America producing over 7,500 vehicles annually. Morgan Olson's portfolio of customers serves a multitude of industries and delivery applications. The primary industry served by these iconic Morgan Olson Walk-in vans is parcel package pick up & delivery because most everything ordered on-line is delivered by a Morgan Olson Walk-In Stepvan. Other key industries served include Textile Rental and Laundry services, baking and snack foods, newspaper delivery, service & utility vehicles, and the ever-growing mobile cuisine food trucks!

Morgan Olson's leadership stands committed and focused. Reinvesting tens of millions of dollars back into Morgan Olson's production facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation technologies, producing the safest and most efficient "last mile" home delivery work trucks on the market today.

Job Title: Design Engineer

Business Job Titles: Design Engineer

Job Description:

Ensure successful development and launch success for multiple projects related to aftermarket parts orders, utilizing a gated development process and project management tools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES:

• Uses engineering tools to analyze designs to meet requirements for strength, functionality, ergonomics, safety and quality.
• Complete product development and maintenance as required by using NPD gated process.
• Provide technical guidance to external and internal suppliers
• Communicates and coordinates with suppliers to develop specifications for products and/or components.
• Lead efforts to complete layouts, prepare drawings and assist in creation of bills of material and Engineering Change Orders as required to support the project schedules
• Identify any long-lead time purchased parts
• Participate in the contract reviews, design reviews. and other internal activities
• Support cross-functional team activities.
• Lead pilot builds and pilot reviews
• Work with manufacturing engineers to resolve design issues of vehicles in manufacturing
• Utilizes CAD/modelling software for projects as required
• Build and maintain the project schedule
• Produces and implements designs and test procedures and presents those designs to managers and clients.
• Assists in testing, evaluations modifications and re-testing of products
• Participate in standardization efforts of vehicle designs
• Work with Sales to quote vehicles that are appropriate and profitable to Morgan Olson
• Participate in scoping of the resources and evaluation of the technical feasibility of a proposed vehicle

• Adheres to Quality and Safety policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer focused and supporting continuous improvement activities.

• Performs other duties, assignments and special projects as assigned by direct supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Technology field with 3-5 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment
• Problem-solving skills using various techniques and tools such as A3, 8D or similar
• Excellent Project Management skills
• Proven ability to navigate and modify components and assemblies within 3D CAD software.
• Good Interpersonal skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Fundamental knowledge of SolidWorks and PDM, DFMEA, FEA, DVP&R and similar.
• Ability to work in a Team oriented environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proven track record of large projects management on time and on budget
• Requires skills in product design, stress analysis and strength of materials.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
• Company paid life insurance
• 10 company paid holidays
• Vacation and personal time

Equal Opportunity Employer

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