Design Engineer

Design Engineer – The Shyft Group, Inc. – Bristol, IN

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt

The Shyft Group USA, Inc. seeks a Design Engineer in Bristol, IN to 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 trees (task lists) to comply with customer/vehicle specifications. Create solid models to correspond with engineering trees. Pull ECN numbers and start the ECN process, corresponding with engineering trees. Determine the effectiveness of 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, Solid Works, and AutoCAD Design Software. Use knowledge of vehicle design, testing, and certification process. Provide engineering solutions that maximize financial profitability. Utilize knowledge of ANSI‑Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or foreign equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience as an Engineer, Engineering Assistant, Engineering Intern, or a substantially similar position.
• Experience in the following areas:

• Determining effectiveness of engineering solutions.
• Creating Engineering trees (task lists).
• Creating solid models to correspond with engineering trees.
• Utilizing Aurora, Solid Works, and AutoCAD Design Software.
• Using ANSI‑Y 14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerance.
• Solving manufacturing and assembly problems.
• Understanding vehicle design, testing, and certification processes.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and readiness for market release prior to launch.

• 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

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

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