Senior Design Engineer

RealTruck com
US - Missouri - Springfield
January 24, 2025

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Design Engineer will primarily be responsible for product design engineering of aftermarket pick-up truck bed covers (a.k.a. Tonneau Covers) and related components for RealTruck's initiatives. Projects and work will include conceptual development all the way through start of production, as well as vehicle application engineering.

CORE FUNCTIONS
• Responsible for innovative design concepts and complete product engineering. Collaborate with RealTruck's R&D team to transfer new technology and concepts into production release and validation.
• Design in SolidWorks for the intention of and production implementation (using the DFMA toolbox skills i.e. DOE, DFMA etc.).
• Provide direction for innovative and new product design solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Develop as required by the Engineering Manager. DVP&Rs are established collaboratively with RealTruck's Corporate Test & Validation team to ensure best practices are followed.
• Coordinate and perform product analysis and validation test activities for existing and new products for commercial viability, durability, and functionality.
• Create product drawings and production release. Follow drawing release and engineering change notice (ECN) processes.
• Identify, analyze, and implement continuous product design improvement to reduce warranty and improve manufacturing process efficiency, safety, quality, and cost (VA/VE).
• Work with the customers both internal and external directly as the main interface for the project.
• Lead and engage in trouble shooting with the team to develop options for success during complex situations.
• Provide direction for BOM and/or dimensional changes required to fit new vehicle applications based on existing products, when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience
• Minimum 4-year Bachelor of Science Engineering degree is required.
• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on, professional automotive product engineering experience working in OEM or Tier 1 body/exterior/sealing/mechanisms or equivalent is required.

Skills and Abilities
• Possess strong problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Skilled in SolidWorks or other CAD software.
• Ability to write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills with a focus on root cause analysis.

Travel
• Must be able to travel locally and domestically as required. Travel estimated to be roughly <5% (initially higher due to learning curve). Anticipate 1-2 weeks per year, maximum.

About RealTruck

RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep, Bronco and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck's 5,000+ associates operate from 72 facilities across four continents. RealTruck's industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 880 patents and pending applications. The company's omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.

Pay and Benefits:

RealTruck offers competitive pay and the opportunity for annual increases, based on job performance.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health insurance
A matched 401k savings program to plan and save for your retirement
Paid vacation and time off to ensure time with your family and a work/life balance
Educational assistance to continue college or pursue other skills and further your career
Discounts on great RealTruck products for you, your family, and friends!

What's next?

Please take a moment to provide us your resume and/or complete our online application. You will quickly receive an acknowledgment that you applied and we will follow up with you again shortly on next steps.
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