Mechanical Engineer - Product Configuration (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)

Mechanical Engineer - Product Configuration (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required) Location: New Bremen, OH, US, 45869 Crown Equipment Corporation is one of the world’s largest material handling companies, with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering and technology, and superior after-sale service. Crown produces and sells a broad range of forklifts, batteries, chargers, automation and fleet management technologies that are revolutionizing the material-handling industry. Job Responsibilities Plan, execute, and report on product configuration activities for Product Development (PD) projects. Communicate between project teams and resources to support product configuration tasks. Drive process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce complexity, and improve throughput. This position reports to a Manager in Program Management. Configurator & Bill of Material (BOM) Development: Create and update product sales configurators and BOMs. Coordinate engineering release (ER) documentation. Project Collaboration: Partner with project leaders to understand scope, define configuration work, and support planning, schedules, and resource needs. Resource Development: Train and support team members executing configurator and BOM updates. Promote standardized best practices. Process Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to product configuration processes and supporting systems. Coordinate cross-functional solutions. Release Management: Oversee testing and release of configurator models. Communicate timelines, risks, and readiness for production builds. Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent 2+ years of product development engineering experience Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills Experience with SAP or a similar product data management system Ability to collaborate across teams and build relationships Willingness to travel occasionally (0–5%) Ability to perform standard office-based work Preferred Qualification Familiarity with Crown’s product line Work Authorization Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Compensation and Benefits Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more. EOE Veterans/Disabilities #J-18808-Ljbffr Crown Equipment Corporation