Mechanical Engineer

Autocar®, LLC, headquartered in Hagerstown, Indiana, is a leading manufacturer of severe duty trucks. With a steady stream of innovations to their Xpeditor® line - ranging from improved ergonomic cabs and integrated controls to a new hybrid-drive refuse truck
- Autocar has staked out a position as the industry's technology and innovation leader. Moreover, they have forged strong partnerships with the leading suppliers in the business, including, Allison®, Cummins®, Arvin Meritor®, Hendrickson®, and others.

Mechanical Engineer

Hagerstown, IN

This position is responsible for maintaining the bills of materials in the mechanical systems and related modules such that they contain available, functional, installable parts that when assembled to the truck, provide a vehicle that meets the Customers' requirements and is safe to operate.

• Provide designs for mechanical systems and components in a variety of applications to meet customer requirements and project specifications. Apply fundamental engineering principles to mechanical components to insure performance.
• Specify, locate, and validate Chassis, Powertrain, Pneumatic and Hydraulic components which meet product design goals while complying with government regulations and supplier installation requirements. Work with off-site contract resources on custom work orders and product change request solutions.
• Maintain bills of materials and documentation to support the day-to-day activities. Troubleshoot mechanical systems installed on vehicles.
• Provide creative and technically feasible solutions for cost savings, service issues, and product improvements. Provide design solutions for customer work orders. Interface with materials and purchasing on new part design and sourcing.
• Interface with Analysis, Test, and Manufacturing Engineering to determine the most effective and economical use of materials and manufacturing processes. Interface with the Product Regulation and Compliance staff to design vehicles that meet government regulations, restrictions, and codes.
• Liaison between engineering and production to train, instruct and resolve problems on new vehicle design installations.
• Create layouts, parts, assemblies, and assembly instructions using Unigraphics CAD design system.
• Review new customer quotes for technical approvals. These reviews may include but are not limited to:
  Component packaging, weight distributions, engine compatibility, axle application review, transmission start ability/grade ability and other component reviews.

Design
- Generates creative solutions;
Translates concepts and information into images;
Uses feedback to modify designs;
Applies design principles;
Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
Develops alternative solutions;
Works well in group problem solving situations;
Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills
- Assesses own strengths and weaknesses;
Pursues training and development opportunities;
Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
Shares expertise with others.

Adaptability
- Adapts to changes in the work environment;
Manages competing demands;
Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Dependability
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
Takes responsibility for own actions;
Keeps commitments;
Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Innovation
- Displays original thinking and creativity;
Meets challenges with resourcefulness;
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