R&D Engineering

Fontaine Trailer As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. This position plays a key role in supporting our product growth strategy through testing and product development. The Trailer Platform R&D role will collaborate with the various Marmon Commercial Trailer Business Units to drive innovation in support of their Strategic Marketing Maps. This position will have a dual reporting realtionship to the Trailer Business Unit Engineering Leadership and Platform President.

Testing Manage the Trailer Test Center ensuring trailers and components meet regulatory, performance and durability standards. Maintain and oversee the maintenance, calibration and improvement of lab equipment and procedures. Collect and analyze data. Prepare preliminary test reports for Business Unit Engineers. Acquire and maintain necessary field evaluation test apparatus.

Assist in defining performance, durability, and validation requirements/plan.

Product Development Lead and execute Innovation Projects as agreed to by Trailer BU Management. Understand and design to the voice of the customer. Oversee and manage outside resources needed for Innovation Projects. Utilize the Stage Gate Design Review process for new projects with BU Eng. Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• Experience in various aspects of commercial trailer design and testing.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks and Ansys FEA/simulations in design structures.
• Experience with LabView Graphical programming and software.
• of progressive engineering experience in heavy-duty commercial trailer design or closely related products.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to View email address on click.appcast.io of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further.