Design Engineer, Mechanical

About Us:

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. has helped customers Move The World Forward for more than 100 years as a technology-driven forklift manufacturer. In addition to being a forklift manufacturer, we are also a total solutions provider offering scalable products and services from material handling and automation to extensive fleet support.

About the role:

Perform cost down/feasibility analysis, design reviews and evaluations, 3D CAD modeling, BOM work, drafting/checking of drawings plus writing engineering change orders and technical reports. Work with production teams to provide hands-on support of design changes and production issues.  Troubleshoot, develop and release problem resolutions for existing products. Oversee design changes of mechanical hydraulic and/or electrical components, products and systems related to all products. 

What you will do:

• Applies engineering principles to the design of structures used in frames and accessories of forklift equipment, including parts supporting major components of hydraulic, and electrical systems. Takes new ideas or concepts and fit them into the overall design. Designs or redesigns new or existing products and incorporate creative and cost-effective ideas in the overall product layout. 
• Facilitate product change introduction to production.  Includes working with manufacturing and fabrication, drafting/checking Bills of Materials, Engineering Orders, and Drawings (components, system, and kits), and hands-on support of initial production builds.  Maintain and facilitate the resolution of issues as needed.
• Troubleshoot, develop and release problem resolutions for existing products.  Includes meeting with suppliers, Production teams, drafting/checking plus writing Engineering Change Orders, deviation requests and other engineering documentation.
• Develop and implement cost reduction initiatives on existing products.  Includes conceptualization, research, supplier interface, ERP work and the creation of Design Change Proposals, Engineering Orders, Technical Reports and drawings.

When & Where:

Hybrid schedule, 3 days in office 2 day remote.

What you need to have:

• Working knowledge of Windows Office products such as Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using good customer service skills.
• Experience using Creo or similar 3D CAD system.
• Component assembly experience in automotive or industrial systems – mobile or stationary.
• Must be flexible and adapt to changing priorities, multi-task and be results oriented.

What would be nice to have:

• Hands-on experience with design, prototype build, testing, production release and costing.
• Experience with mobile industrial product applications in warehousing, paper, block handling and bottling.
• Experience working with consultants and suppliers for component development.
• Hands-on experience with design and testing of hydraulic components, drive systems, and mechanisms.

What we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing Opportunities
• Flexible Spending and HSA Accounts
• 401k with automatic company contribution and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (Includes 6-8 weeks of maternity leave and 5 days of paternity leave)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• On-site fitness center (Houston)
• On-the-job training and development

The pay for this position ranges from $75,056 to $85,452 annually. The specific salary for a successful candidate will depend upon, among other legitimate factors, education, training, and/or experience.

To be considered for this role, all applicants must submit a full and complete application through our careers page.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Agency Disclaimer:

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party vendors. Any unsolicited resumes from a third party will become the property of the company to use at the company’s discretion, with the understanding that Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, Inc. will not be billed a fee for any such resumes. If a company is designated as an approved vendor, then said company can only provide assistance on those positions requested via a formal written agreement of support.