Design Engineer

Job DescriptionAbout the Role:As a Design Engineer, you will provide leadership and technical expertise for complex projects, from initial research to the creation of detailed drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs). You will be responsible for designing innovative solutions that meet customer requirements, comply with industry standards, and address production challenges. This position requires frequent collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. At any given time, you will manage multiple projects, ensuring that timelines, quality standards, and customer specifications are met.YourResponsibilities:Custom Design: Develop and manage new design features to meet customer order specifications and production needs.Engineering Standards: Apply established engineering practices to meet all relevant safety and regulatory requirements (ASME, DOT, FMVSS and others), ensuring compliance across all designs.Vendor Interaction: Collaborate with internal purchasing agents as well as external vendors to ensure that materials and components meet the required standards for production, performance, fit, and finish.Manufacturing Support: Provide ongoing support for the manufacturing team by troubleshooting design-related issues during production and identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.Materials Support: Collaborate closely with the materials team to identify potential material alternatives and implement strategies to minimize excess inventory and obsolete materials, optimizing resource utilization and reducing waste.Process Improvements: Identify, document, and implement improvements in internal quality and production processes. Regularly seek ways to improve products, enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize materials usage.Engineering Documentation: Review design documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal and external standards. Lead efforts to support pilot runs and production validation.Problem-Solving: Address and resolve issues related to product design, material quality, and production challenges, ensuring smooth fabrication and assembly processes.Project Management: Balance multiple projects, ensuring effective management of design schedules, BOM accuracy, and timely implementation of engineering changes. Follow up on production issues and facilitate communication with purchasing to reduce potential material waste.Other duties as assignedLet's Talk About Your Qualifications:Required:Bachelor's Degree (Preferred Major: Engineering) with 0+ years of experience orMinimum 5 years of experience in engineering or manufacturing, with emphasis on automotive, heavy equipment, or trailer manufacturing.Must be able to interact openly in a group setting in order to solve problems.Comfortability with multi-tasking to support and drive multiple projects simultaneously.Preferred:Experience in SolidWorks.Familiarity with the fundamentals of manufacturing processes.Specific experience in Microsoft Excel.Leadership Attributes:At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusivenessSeek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisionsAlways Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quoBe Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you doWin Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One WabashJoin us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.#LI-OnsiteJob DetailsJob Type: Full-timeCategory: EngineeringSalaried: Salaried