Product Design Engineer - The Shyft Group

Product Design Engineer | Utilimaster | Bristol, IN (Main)

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt

Who we are:

At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by ten industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster®, Blue Arc™, Royal® Truck Body, DuraMag®, Magnum®, Strobes-R-Us®, Spartan® RV Chassis, Red Diamond™, Builtmore™ and Independent Truck Upfitters. Over 4,000 employees across eleven states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road — for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward — leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you’ll do:

As the Product Design Engineer for

 (A Shyft Brand) based at our facility in you will be at the forefront of driving the design, development, and validation of vehicle design features for our Utilimaster division. Your role as Product Design Engineer will be critical for improving the quality and durability of Utilimaster’s vehicles.

You will also be accountable for driving new product improvement and new product development projects, maintaining legacy products, and overseeing the conceptual design of new components and sub-systems, staying within the limits of our manufacturing equipment and assembly capabilities.

You will also be tasked with:

• Driving new product improvement and new product development projects and maintaining legacy products
• Oversee the conceptual design of new components and sub-systems
• Designing engineering solutions that are accurate, timely, and cost-effective
• Analyzes new designs using CAD layouts, stack-ups, analytical tools, and various internal applications and techniques to solve engineering challenges
• Generating DFMEAs for components and sub-assemblies and generating design validation plans and reports
• Using Lean and Six Sigma techniques to achieve simplification and commonization
• Executing test plans to fully validate components and systems
• Drafting and communicating engineering reports in support of the validation process
• Ensuring your solutions meet customer expectations, perform over the warranty period, and comply with regulatory requirements
• Preparing presentations and communicating plans and results to suppliers and customers
• Maintaining quality standards through following proper inspection procedures
• Applying problem-solving techniques and methodologies to manufacturing and assembly problems
• Evaluating engineering solutions and understanding unintended consequences for manufacturing strategies, tooling, and options
• Launching revisions to drawings, solid models, and bills of material
• Utilizing Aurora software to research specifications, structure, and component parts compatibility

Learn more about

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 What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline
• 2+ years of product design engineering solutions expertise
• Track record of utilizing problem-solving and analytical skills
• Awareness of cost drivers related to a range of materials, design features, and manufacturing processes
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks 3D CAD
• Versed in reviewing and modifying assemblies, models, and detail drawings
• Expertise in engineering statics, dynamics, structural mechanics, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• A track record of prioritizing effectively and executing multiple concurrent assignments 
• Proficient with program management and time management tools

 What Makes You Stand Out

• Understanding of the extrusion process, metal fabrication, forming, tolerances, and capabilities
• Product Design experience within the on-highway, heavy truck, specialty, or automotive vehicles sectors
• A solid grasp of FMEA, FEA, CFD, lean manufacturing, and design for six sigma (DFSS)

Learn More

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The Shyft Group

 

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Bristol, IN

Why The Shyft Group?

At The Shyft Group, we believe our people are our greatest
asset. That’s why we’re committed to fostering an environment where you can
thrive personally and professionally. When you succeed, we all succeed. We
offer comprehensive benefits that prioritize your health, financial well-being,
and work/life balance—because we know your best work happens when you feel
supported in every aspect of life.

Stay Healthy: Your health is our priority. We
provide:

• Comprehensive
  Medical and Rx Plan
• Health
  Savings Account (HSA)
• Complete
  Dental and Vision Coverage
• Healthcare
  Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• A
  proactive Wellness Plan to help you stay at your best

Financial Security: We’re here to help you build a
secure future. Our benefits include:

• 401(k)
  Retirement Savings with employer contributions
•  Short-
  and Long-Term Disability coverage
•  Company-Paid
  Life and Dependent Life Insurance
•  Options
  for Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Work/Life Balance: We know a fulfilling life outside of work fuels success at
work. We offer:

• Educational
  Reimbursement to support your professional growth
  
• An Employee
  Assistance Program (EAP) for guidance when you need it
• Dependent
  Care FSA to help manage family responsibilities

At The Shyft Group, we don’t just offer benefits—we offer
peace of mind. Join us and experience the difference!

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.  If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at

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The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer

Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details.  E-Verify Notice    U.S. Right to Work Notice.