Design Engineer

Design Engineer | The Shyft Group, Inc. | Bristol, IN What you’ll do Provide accurate, timely, cost-effective engineering solutions that work well within the limits of our manufacturing equipment and assembly capabilities, and meet customer requirements, using Lean/Sigma techniques. Solve manufacturing and assembly problems utilizing problem-solving techniques and methodologies. Work collaboratively with other engineers, production personnel, purchasing personnel, and customers to create optimal solutions to support the business. Create Engineering tree (task list) to comply with customer/vehicle specifications and create solid models to correspond with the engineering tree. Pull ECN numbers and start the ECN process, corresponding with the engineering tree. Determine effectiveness of the engineering solutions, understanding unintended consequences to manufacturing processes, tooling, and option capability. Initiate changes to drawings, solid models, and bills of material. Apply knowledge of FMVSS/CMVSS/GVWR regulations. Utilize Aurora, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD Design Software. Use knowledge of vehicle design, testing, and certification processes. Provide engineering solutions that maximize financial profitability. Utilize knowledge of ANSI-Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerance. What you need to be successful At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a foreign equivalent. One (1) year of experience as an Engineer, Engineering Assistant, Engineering Intern, or a substantially similar position. Experience in determining effectiveness of engineering solutions. Experience in creating engineering trees (task lists). Experience in creating solid models to correspond with engineering trees. Experience utilizing Aurora, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD Design Software. Experience using ANSI-Y 14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerance. Experience solving manufacturing and assembly problems. Experience understanding vehicle design, testing, and certification processes. Experience ensuring compliance with industry standards and readiness for market release prior to launch. Employer will accept pre‑baccalaureate experience. Why The Shyft Group? Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! We provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work‑life balance—so you can thrive personally and professionally. Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr