Engineer- Product Development

Join to apply for the Engineer- Product Development role at Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Engineer- Product Development role at Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, LLC (“UTMC”) is a leading refrigerated semi-trailer manufacturer with six factories in the United States and Mexico. We are seeking experienced Mechanical Engineers with knowledge of structural analysis and product development using current applications and methods. Key Responsibilities:

• Interfacing with various stakeholders in the company and the trucking transportation industry to design and develop solutions to meet the many new industry challenges in delivering product to North American companies and consumers.
• Appreciating and respecting the balance between customer demands and company objectives with a focus on adding value while developing and improving safe and sustainable products for the transportation industry.
• Understand and solve structural issues and be able to effectively describe and explain them to not only other engineers, but non-engineers as well.
• Develop modern solutions that include design and processes for modern fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing in various manufacturing areas that incorporate modern plastic composite materials as well as high strength aluminum, and steel alloys.
• Collaborate well with other disciplines in the organization such as Production, Quality Control, Cost Accounting, Environmental and Safety, and Sales
• Be proficient in CAD solid modeling, simulation, and finite element analysis.
• Conduct tests and evaluate results at R&D facilities and factories.
• Some air travel to factories, R&D facilities, suppliers, customers, and dealerships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
• Strong understanding of structural design theory and heat transfer and familiarity with both classical and modern (FEA) theories.
• Familiarity with attachment methods such as welding, riveting, bolting, bonding, and combinations there of
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and Office 365, particularly Excel
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in groups on multiple projects simultaneously, self-motivated and accountable

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment. Certifications, Licenses & Registrations: None Physical Demands: The physical demands 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. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift 10 lbs up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision. The employee must have the ability to climb into and around semi-trucks and trailers. Ability to set up structural tests, large and small. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Employees will be working in an office, factory floor, test lab, test track and required to travel to truck shows. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Compensation

• Salary Range: $80,000 to $115,000 annually
• Exempt Position

We offer medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, life insurance, voluntary spouse life insurance, voluntary dependent life insurance, FSA, DCA, long term disability, accident insurance and more! Equal Opportunity Employer Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, LLC (“UTMC”) is a leading refrigerated semi-trailer manufacturer with six factories in the United States and Mexico. We are seeking experienced Mechanical Engineers with knowledge of structural analysis and product development using current applications and methods. Key Responsibilities:

• Interfacing with various stakeholders in the company and the trucking transportation industry to design and develop solutions to meet the many new industry challenges in delivering product to North American companies and consumers.
• Appreciating and respecting the balance between customer demands and company objectives with a focus on adding value while developing and improving safe and sustainable products for the transportation industry.
• Understand and solve structural issues and be able to effectively describe and explain them to not only other engineers, but non-engineers as well.
• Develop modern solutions that include design and processes for modern fabrication, assembly, and manufacturing in various manufacturing areas that incorporate modern plastic composite materials as well as high strength aluminum, and steel alloys.
• Collaborate well with other disciplines in the organization such as Production, Quality Control, Cost Accounting, Environmental and Safety, and Sales
• Be proficient in CAD solid modeling, simulation, and finite element analysis.
• Conduct tests and evaluate results at R&D facilities and factories.
• Some air travel to factories, R&D facilities, suppliers, customers, and dealerships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
• Strong understanding of structural design theory and heat transfer and familiarity with both classical and modern (FEA) theories.
• Familiarity with attachment methods such as welding, riveting, bolting, bonding, and combinations there of
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and Office 365, particularly Excel
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in groups on multiple projects simultaneously, self-motivated and accountable

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment. Certifications, Licenses & Registrations: None Physical Demands: The physical demands 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. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift 10 lbs up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision. The employee must have the ability to climb into and around semi-trucks and trailers. Ability to set up structural tests, large and small. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Employees will be working in an office, factory floor, test lab, test track and required to travel to truck shows. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Compensation

• Salary Range: $80,000 to $115,000 annually
• Exempt Position

We offer medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, life insurance, voluntary spouse life insurance, voluntary dependent life insurance, FSA, DCA, long term disability, accident insurance and more! Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Industries Truck Transportation Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company by 2x Get notified about new Product Engineer jobs in City of Industry, CA . Cypress, CA $109,182.00-$163,773.00 2 days ago Mechanical Engineer, User Products (Starshield) Los Angeles, CA $91,800.00-$194,400.00 2 weeks ago Costa Mesa, CA $97,400.00-$158,200.00 1 day ago Manufacturing Engineer (Composites Assembly & Integration) Hawthorne, CA $95,000.00-$115,000.00 2 weeks ago Hawthorne, CA $95,000.00-$115,000.00 2 weeks ago Santa Fe Springs, CA $75,000.00-$95,000.00 1 month ago Orange, CA $80,000.00-$100,000.00 2 weeks ago Manufacturing Engineer, Special Projects Manufacturing Engineer (Starship Components) Hawthorne, CA $95,000.00-$115,000.00 1 week ago Brea, CA $80,000.00-$120,000.00 3 days ago Hawthorne, CA $95,000.00-$115,000.00 2 days ago Rancho Cucamonga, CA $28.00-$31.80 1 month ago Irvine, CA $85,400.00-$94,900.00 1 week ago Hawthorne, CA $95,000.00-$115,000.00 2 weeks ago Huntington Beach, CA $95,000.00-$110,000.00 4 days ago Quality Engineer/Aerospace Manufacturing Huntington Beach, CA $90,000.00-$160,000.00 4 months ago Associate Manufacturing Engineer - Mechnical Irvine, CA $85,600.00-$107,000.00 4 days ago Santa Ana, CA $110,000.00-$125,000.00 3 days ago Los Angeles, CA $150,000.00-$250,000.00 2 weeks ago Los Angeles Metropolitan Area $180,000.00-$240,000.00 4 weeks ago Commerce, CA $85,000.00-$100,000.00 2 months ago Entry Level Product Engineer, application via RippleMatch Irvine, CA $119,076.00-$145,537.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company