Design Engineer

Merritt Trailers, Inc. is family-owned/operated and professionally managed. The company is more than just a place to work, it is a place to contribute your talents and take pride as part of our team to carry forward a tradition which has been 70 years in the making. We value each and every associate, empowering them to create and innovate solutions for our customers and our community.

If you are passionate about making a difference and being part of a team that is shaping the future, then we encourage you to take a look at Merritt Trailers. We are looking for strong, standout recruits, with the desire to elevate themselves and our organization, making Merritt Trailers the best it can be.

Design Engineer

The position, reporting to the Engineering Manager and located in Henderson, Colorado, will be responsible for designing and developing: parts, assemblies, process equipment, prototypes and testing to meet company and customer needs. The Design Engineer must be experienced and capable; using a variety of engineering tools. He/She must have a strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving knowhow and participate in and support efforts in new product designs and the reengineering of existing designs. This will be a hands on position meaning the individual will work in the manufacturing environment, participate in team meetings and sometimes lead meetings, as well as complete projects/work themselves.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage and facilitate engineering projects cradle to grave.
• Work with management group and customers to collect information to support product development and specifications.
• Research materials, quantities and specifications for defined projects.
• Create drawing models and assemblies.
• Develop project/design documents (e.g., calculations, reports, specification and instructions) according to regulatory standards.
• Estimate production cost and effect of product design changes for management review, action, and control.
• Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products.
• Apply technical knowledge to innovate, design and develop equipment, fixturing, procedures, processes, tooling and/or automation.
• Drive consistency in the use of Engineering tools and processes such as Lean/Six Sigma tools.
• Participates in cross functional planning meetings to evaluate future product specs for process, manning and equipment requirements.
• Committed to excellence and high standards.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical or related engineering degree required with 1 to 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the transportation industry sector, Semi-Truck/Trailer manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of processes and manufacturing equipment: fabrication, machining, CNC, welding of aluminum and steel, and assembly.
• Solid PC and software proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications, MRP/ERP, AutoCAD, SolidWorks and DriveWorks.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, ability to understand complex issues and systematically work toward resolution.
• Ability to work collaboratively and productively with all types of people throughout the organization.
• Must have good organizational and time management skills as well as have the ability to meet deadlines with appropriate attention to detail in a fast paced, highly dynamic environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Merritt Trailers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Temperature screenings upon arrival, Covid -19 test required for all new hires, and social distancing guidelines are in place

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
• Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Company's website:

• www.merritt-trailers.com

Company's Facebook page:

• https://www.facebook.com/merritt.trailers

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place