Remote Vans: Design Engineer, Cincinnati, Ohio
Why join the Remote Vans Team:
We are a small, yet highly focused team working together to build the best van company in America. Each day is about creating a work environment centered on self-motivation, positivity and productivity. Everyone in our team has a seat at the table to share ideas, philosophies and techniques that will ultimately build a better van build and company culture.
Above all, everyone is expected to lead by example through a positive approach to problem solving, dedication to timelines and deadlines, and fostering collaboration and teamwork!
Role Overview:
As a Lead Design Engineer with Remote Vans you will lead our Design Team. You will take full ownership of all design challenges and lead the team to deliver on design projects with the utmost of quality, within budget and in a timely manner. Outside of work, you carry a passion for vans, adventure, people and having fun!
General Responsibilities:
- Create and modify SolidWorks part, drawing, and assembly files,
- Work with design and engineering teams to model and create various vehicle components, prototypes, and production support equipment,
- Mathematically model vehicle static and dynamic systems evaluating for stress, strain, and fatigue in a variety of loading conditions,
- Evaluate vehicle thermal characteristics and mathematically determine solutions to complex thermodynamic challenges,
- Perform static, dynamic, and fatigue FEA and make recommendations to design team based on findings,
- Evaluate design concepts and revise models using DFM best practices,
- Work closely with manufacturing and production teams to adjust designs as needed to “As-Built” specifications and refine models/prints based on current production needs,
- Lead safety critical design tasks using a FMEA driven decision matrix,
- Efficiently and appropriately delegate tasks to drafters to keep projects moving forward on schedule and within budget
- Create manufacturing and inspection (QC) prints for new and existing parts,
- Organize file and folder structure through model year changes, revisions, and updates,
- Track and manage revisions for various supplier and vendor parts,
- Enter part, assembly, and drawing data for vehicle BOM,
- Reverse engineer supplier parts when CAD data is needed,
- Assist with R&D vehicle assembly as needed,
- Contribute to the overall success of the Design, Production and Assembly Teams by motivating all team members through collaboration, cooperation, and camaraderie,
Work Location:
- Remote Vans HQ, 800 E Ross Way, St Bernard, Cincinnati, Ohio 45217
Work Schedule:
- 8am – 430pm M – F
Qualifications/Skills:
- SolidWorks design experience, general understanding of manufacturing best practices.
- Comfortable with SolidWorks weldments and sheet metal functions,
- Familiar with SolidWorks vault implementation and management with preferable skill sets as a SolidWorks vault administrator,
- Ability to perform high level engineering calculations,
- Aptitude for learning new things quickly,
- High level of attention to detail,
- Capable of solving complex problems with simple solutions,
- Good organizational, verbal, and written communication skills,
- Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment, active listener and relationship builder
Education and Experience Preferred:
- 4+ years SolidWorks modeling experience including sheet metal, surfacing, and weldments
- 2+ years mechanical design or product development experience
- Prior experience working in or around manufacturing with a high level understanding of common manufacturing methods
- Proven track record of working in a fast-paced, high-stress position that requires high levels of attention to detail
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience partnering with vendors/suppliers
- Familiarity with MS Office and G Suite
What do we offer:
- Professional & fun work environment
- A competitive pay plan and industry leading benefits
- Strong leadership support
- Team oriented, positive environment
- Medical benefits 100% paid for by company for employee (dependents can be added at employee expense)
- Paid Holidays & PTO
How To Apply:
Email your CV and details of your experience to hq@remotevans.com. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. We’ll be in touch should we wish to take things further. Please ensure the contact details you submit are correct.
