About the job
LOCATION: Arlington, TX (on-site)
We are searching for a freelance hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. The Design Engineer should have a clear understanding of the components of the products and the ability to create designs for all mechanical devices and equipment, being Highway Transportation Equipment, in our Upper-Structure division. Responsibilities will include understanding and establishing the needs of the customer then recommending and designing products to fill those needs.
To be a successful Design Engineer for Roland Curtains, requires the ability to develop an excellent rapport with our sales team as well as our production team. A top-notch Design Engineer is assertive and confident, with a strong mechanical aptitude and the uncanny ability to visualize processes and objects in 3D. When designing a part, he/she must be able to imagine how it will fit within an assembly.
The interim freelance design engineer will assume the end responsibility over the engineering department with focus on:
• Top priority is resolving the backlog in engineering and stay 2 months ahead of production with completed accurate designs. This will require a hands-on approach and timely processing of sales orders through design/engineering allowing purchasing to order all components on time for production.
• Configure and implement the use of SolidWorks PDM Professional for future integration with QuickBooks and/or ODOO.
• Implement and optimize work...
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LOCATION: Arlington, TX (on-site)
We are searching for a freelance hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. The Design Engineer should have a clear understanding of the components of the products and the ability to create designs for all mechanical devices and equipment, being Highway Transportation Equipment, in our Upper-Structure division. Responsibilities will include understanding and establishing the needs of the customer then recommending and designing products to fill those needs.
To be a successful Design Engineer for Roland Curtains, requires the ability to develop an excellent rapport with our sales team as well as our production team. A top-notch Design Engineer is assertive and confident, with a strong mechanical aptitude and the uncanny ability to visualize processes and objects in 3D. When designing a part, he/she must be able to imagine how it will fit within an assembly.
The interim freelance design engineer will assume the end responsibility over the engineering department with focus on:
• Top priority is resolving the backlog in engineering and stay 2 months ahead of production with completed accurate designs. This will require a hands-on approach and timely processing of sales orders through design/engineering allowing purchasing to order all components on time for production.
• Configure and implement the use of SolidWorks PDM Professional for future integration with QuickBooks and/or ODOO.
• Implement and optimize workflow procedures in engineering
• Doublecheck and clean up the BOM’s as they might contain obsolete parts that are no longer in use but still ordered because of this.
• Coach and supervise the current design engineer.
• Stock control:
o identify parts no longer in use and see if the remaining stock can still be used in new sales orders till all remaining parts are consumed.
o Identify real obsolete parts: to be made inactive in QuickBooks and written off.
o Identify parts for which the stock quantity is too high: re-count + correction in Quickbooks required
Responsibilities
• Establishing the technical needs of the customer and suggesting appropriate solutions.
• Prepare calculations before completing technical drawings.
• Sketch and draw up designs using input from the technical sales team and customers.
• Calculate factors like tolerance, dimensions, and structural analysis.
• Submit drawings to the Technical Sales Manager.
• Use customer feedback and data to upgrade, improve or repair equipment.
• Provide support during production process, ensuring that the equipment is built properly and according to design specifications.
• Maintain and manage the Production Schedule for Upper Structure division based on input from customers, sales, purchasing and vendors.
• Finalize designs and send prints to production department.
• Keeping in touch with the key vendors and ordering necessary parts in a timely manner. This also includes the preparation of the purchase requisitions for the purchase manager for all parts to be ordered for a designed or to be designed unit.
• Processing sales orders for material purchasing and production manufacturing through the creation of Bills of Materials and Major Purchase Requisitions.
• Checking the real dimensions of all flatbed trailers, van chassis or any other chassis delivered to us. Check if built to specifications. Adapt the design where needed before launch to production as dimensions might be slightly different from the drawings received upfront.
• Problem resolution through warranty investigation and solutions.
• Inspect the final product for potential future improvements if applicable.
• Other activities may include reproducing and archiving designs.
• Reports to: General Manager.
Requirements
• 7+ years of experience in a Mechanical Design Engineering role or related experience with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Savvy about Transportation Equipment /Automotive is an important advantage.
• Exceptional written & verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Deep IT & CAD/CAM knowledge.
• Profound experience with SolidWorks and or SolidWorks PDM Professional
• Strong computer & mathematical skills.
• Experience designing industry-specific equipment.
• Flexible approach to work and ability to adapt to change.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Self-motivated attitude and the ability to use initiative.
• Office attendance is required
• Knowledge of Spanish is an extra asset
Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.
• Full-time assignment: 40 hours per week
• Office hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
• Daily on-site presence required.
• Duration: 3 months, eventually extendable when needed.
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LOCATION: Arlington, TX (on-site)
We are searching for a freelance hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. The Design Engineer should have a clear understanding of the components of the products and the ability to create designs for all mechanical devices and equipment, being Highway Transportation Equipment, in our Upper-Structure division. Responsibilities will include...
read more
LOCATION: Arlington, TX (on-site)
We are searching for a freelance hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. The Design Engineer should have a clear understanding of the components of the products and the ability to create designs for all mechanical devices and equipment, being Highway Transportation Equipment, in our Upper-Structure division. Responsibilities will include understanding and establishing the needs of the customer then recommending and designing products to fill those needs.
To be a successful Design Engineer for Roland Curtains, requires the ability to develop an excellent rapport with our sales team as well as our production team. A top-notch Design Engineer is assertive and confident, with a strong mechanical aptitude and the uncanny ability to visualize processes and objects in 3D. When designing a part, he/she must be able to imagine how it will fit within an assembly.
The interim freelance design engineer will assume the end responsibility over the engineering department with focus on:
• Top priority is resolving the backlog in engineering and stay 2 months ahead of production with completed accurate designs. This will require a hands-on approach and timely processing of sales orders through design/engineering allowing purchasing to order all components on time for production.
• Configure and implement the use of SolidWorks PDM Professional for future integration with QuickBooks and/or ODOO.
• Implement and optimize workflow procedures in engineering
• Doublecheck and clean up the BOM’s as they might contain obsolete parts that are no longer in use but still ordered because of this.
• Coach and supervise the current design engineer.
• Stock control:
o identify parts no longer in use and see if the remaining stock can still be used in new sales orders till all remaining parts are consumed.
o Identify real obsolete parts: to be made inactive in QuickBooks and written off.
o Identify parts for which the stock quantity is too high: re-count + correction in Quickbooks required
Responsibilities
• Establishing the technical needs of the customer and suggesting appropriate solutions.
• Prepare calculations before completing technical drawings.
• Sketch and draw up designs using input from the technical sales team and customers.
• Calculate factors like tolerance, dimensions, and structural analysis.
• Submit drawings to the Technical Sales Manager.
• Use customer feedback and data to upgrade, improve or repair equipment.
• Provide support during production process, ensuring that the equipment is built properly and according to design specifications.
• Maintain and manage the Production Schedule for Upper Structure division based on input from customers, sales, purchasing and vendors.
• Finalize designs and send prints to production department.
• Keeping in touch with the key vendors and ordering necessary parts in a timely manner. This also includes the preparation of the purchase requisitions for the purchase manager for all parts to be ordered for a designed or to be designed unit.
• Processing sales orders for material purchasing and production manufacturing through the creation of Bills of Materials and Major Purchase Requisitions.
• Checking the real dimensions of all flatbed trailers, van chassis or any other chassis delivered to us. Check if built to specifications. Adapt the design where needed before launch to production as dimensions might be slightly different from the drawings received upfront.
• Problem resolution through warranty investigation and solutions.
• Inspect the final product for potential future improvements if applicable.
• Other activities may include reproducing and archiving designs.
• Reports to: General Manager.
Requirements
• 7+ years of experience in a Mechanical Design Engineering role or related experience with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Savvy about Transportation Equipment /Automotive is an important advantage.
• Exceptional written & verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Deep IT & CAD/CAM knowledge.
• Profound experience with SolidWorks and or SolidWorks PDM Professional
• Strong computer & mathematical skills.
• Experience designing industry-specific equipment.
• Flexible approach to work and ability to adapt to change.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Self-motivated attitude and the ability to use initiative.
• Office attendance is required
• Knowledge of Spanish is an extra asset
Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.
• Full-time assignment: 40 hours per week
• Office hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
• Daily on-site presence required.
• Duration: 3 months, eventually extendable when needed.
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