Product Engineer - Truch Chassis
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Position Summary: Performs duties involving t ruck chassis design for al l models. Ensure completed product complies with state regulations (DOT) including compliance with height, width, length, and weight restrictions. Works with designers and drafters to ensure successful drawings and documentation completion. Assists Sales in estimating and truck desi gn as it relates to new or specific requirements. Assists production and test departments in solving problems related to truck chassis. Requirements: • B. S. in Me chanic al Engine ering or equi va le nt educat ion • Experi ence wi th tr uck and/ or aut omot ive c has si s, dr ive train and e le ct ri cal systems. • Knowle dge of chassis fe de ra l and st ate regul ations (S ta te DOT regul at io ns ) • 5+ years of related e ngine ering experience. • Stro ng mec ha nica l ap titude. Know how to use to ols. • Hi gh level of anal yt ical abilit y i n engine ering field. • Good creative prob lem solving ab ilities. • Skilled i n design of machines and weldments. • Ma chini ng , wel di ng and mater ia l selec tion expe rie nc e. • Cl as s A Dr iv ers Li cens e ( hi ghly de si re d t hough n ot re quir ed) • Good knowle dge of engineering drawi ng sy st ems and st andard s. • 3D CAD sk il ls as we ll as AutoCa d. Soli d Edge expe ri ence a pl us . • So ci al ski lls to wo rk wi th custo me rs an d ve ndors. • Ab ility t o handle mul tipl e tas ks and meet dea dlines. • Go od kn owle dg e of el ec tri ca l sy stems (a ut omot ive ). • Know how to use Digital Volt/Ohm meter. Essential Job Functions: • Ensure e ac h tr uc k mounte d concre te p ump compli es wit h th e DOT regul at io ns f or the specific area of operation. • Abil it y to des ign uniq ue c ha ss is conf igur at io ns t ha t ca n be r eali ze d wi th no compromise to the safe and legal operation of the completed product. • Develop and maintain lowes t c ost, most reliable tr uck chass is specif icat ion t hat best accommodates manufacturing installation process. • Cr eate “ quot e” dra wi ngs for s al es s howi ng wei ghts and axle s pa ci ng t ha t wi ll conform to the customer’s area of operation. • Cont ri but e t o t he tr ai ni ng and educa ti ona l needs of fi el d personnel – bot h Sal es and Service. • Wo rk wit h Engi ne er ing to d evelop a nd mai nt ai n up-t o- date lib ra ry o f current weight and length laws. Incorporate a quick reference guide for u se in Sales Price and Specifications Book. • Communicat e wit h s tates and pr ovinces on a re gular bas is to updat e and ma intain weight and length law book. • Tr avel to cust omer s to resolve vari ous is sues re gar di ng tr ucks as re quir ed. • Tr avel to st at e and pr ovi nce D.O.T.’s t o r esolve vari ous issues r egar di ng weight and length laws as required.
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Position Summary:
Performs duties involving truck chassis design for all models. Ensure completed product
complies with state regulations (DOT) including compliance with height, width, length,and weight restrictions. Works with designers and drafters to ensure successful drawings
and documentation completion. Assists Sales in estimating and truck design as it relates
to new or specific requirements. Assists production and test departments in solving problems related to truck chassis.
Requirements:• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education
• Experience with truck and/or automotive chassis, drive train and electrical
systems.
• Knowledge of chassis federal and state regulations (State DOT regulations)• 5+ years of related engineering experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude. Know how to use tools.
• High level of analytical ability in engineering field.
• Good creative problem solving abilities.• Skilled in design of machines and weldments.
• Machining, welding and material selection experience.• Class A Drivers License (highly desired though not required)
• Good knowledge of engineering drawing systems and standards.
• 3D CAD skills as well as AutoCad. Solid Edge experience a plus.• Social skills to work with customers and vendors.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good knowledge of electrical systems (automotive).
• Know how to use Digital Volt/Ohm meter.
Essential Job Functions:• Ensure each truck mounted concrete pump complies with the DOT regulations for the specific area of operation.
• Ability to design unique chassis configurations that can be realized with no
compromise to the safe and legal operation of the completed product.• Develop and maintain lowest cost, most reliable truck chassis specification that
best accommodates manufacturing installation process.
• Create “quote” drawings for sales showing weights and axle spacing that will
conform to the customer’s area of operation.• Contribute to the training and educational needs of field personnel – both Sales
and Service.
• Work with Engineering to develop and maintain up-to-date library of currentweight and length laws. Incorporate a quick reference guide for use in Sales Price and
Specifications Book.
• Communicate with states and provinces on a regular basis to update and maintainweight and length law book.
• Travel to customers to resolve various issues regarding trucks as required.
• Travel to state and province D.O.T.’s to resolve various issues regarding weight
and length laws as required.
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• Work with the production department on a daily basis, dealing with unique
problems and issues related to mating the BPL/KVM unit to the carrier chassis.
• Perform Engineering design work, from simple designing of brackets, fenders,etc; to more complicated weldments and major structural designs in the weldments
related to the carrier chassis.
• Approve carrier chassis upon arrival and inspection, for production. Specifymodifications, if necessary, that production must implement before mounting BPL/KVM
unit on carrier chassis.
