Jobs Opening - USA

New Product Development Engineer

Project Management

· Independently manage lift truck development projects including, but not limited to new product development, product line extensions, and product improvement projects. Project types will primarily focus on class 1, class 2, and class 3 electric lift trucks, but will also include a range of batteries/chargers and autonomous mobile robots

· Effectively partner with the design and product management team in China on the project schedule, deliverables management, and design feedback. Hold weekly or bi-weekly mtgs with them with limited guidance.

· Collaborate as the main liaison with our North American commercial product management team and European technical engineering team counterparts to try to achieve global alignment.

· Hold monthly executive committee review on project status to ensure roles and responsibilities are clear and achieved with limited guidance.

Plan/Track

· Partner with VP of Engineering to review vision documents and target specs from product management to identify and drive next generation of new product development with engineering and global R&D teams

· Proactively and effectively schedule, track deliverables, monitor progress/status vs plan, identify next steps, identify issues, evaluate design changes, and organize/coordinate key parties to push a project to completion

· Plan and track projects throughout the entire development process to ensure timelines and deliverables are met: vision/proposal, design, development/test, field test, technical documentation, production planning, and launch

Develop/Test

· Proactively develop and maintain effective virtual design reviews with design team

· Partner with project management team to effectively identify and come up with a field test plan: Develop testing sites, analyzing and implementing customer feedback into existing and future products

· Review target specs versus actual design differences

· Collaborate closely with commercial product management team on competitive benchmarking exercises to identify any gaps and to ensure our products and solutions remain competitive in the marketplace.

· Track all design change requests in prototype, pilot, and production phases

· Proactively lead thorough reviews, inspection, and tests of the new trucks. Test engineering responsibilities would include:

· Manage the R&D test center and lab equipment

· Ensure proper organization/cleanliness of the lab space

· Oversee Energy Consumption, Mast deflection, Stability Test, high level performance testing: acceleration/gradeability/top speed, lift speed, software parameter evaluation, hydraulic pressure/flow/temperature testing, physical truck measurements as needed.

· Perform other tests as needed on current product models to help resolve field issues or for special engineering request.

Launch

· Collaborate with the commercial product management team to effectively develop and ensure all documentation/deliverables are ready for product launch. These responsibilities include but are not limited to posting the parts manual on the support site, setting up PNs in ERP, reviewing/editing operations/service manuals, ensuring all compliance testing is completed, and spec sheets are finalized

· Partner with the commercial product management team to review production configuration standard features and options for all new development projects

· Review decal drawings the truck to ensure product consistency

· Review stability calcs, and work with EP on final capacity ratings in a timely manner

· Participate in routine quality audits of the launched trucks

· Facilitate effective post launch lessons learned meeting with sales, aftermarket and commercial product management teams in addition to the international design teams in China, U.S., and Europe.

Experience and Education:

· Bachelor's in mechanical engineering ideally but would consider electrical engineering.

· Min 5-10 years experience

· 3-7 years in project management experience; PMP certified preferred

· Teamcenter experience

· Hands-on mechanical or electrical aptitude

· Electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic knowledge/understanding is preferred. Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.

· Product development experience ideally in lift truck industry or can be in heavy machinery, off highway equipment, mobile equipment industry.

· Strong knowledge of lift truck design and components

· Experience and familiarity in new product development stage gate process

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Mechanical Design Engineer Solidworks

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer, SolidWorks

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Clintonville, WI

Client: Vegazva Engineering


Job Description:

To carry out various design activities pertaining to concept design, design modifications, value engineering, 3D modeling & detailing, coordination with offshore team among others.

  1. Good knowledge about sheet metal, machined and casting components manufacturing process.
  2. Knowledge of engineering fundamentals of product design & development process.
  3. Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up.
  4. Very good hands-on experience in using SolidWorks for 3D modeling and detailing. Should have experience in using Design Tables for creating configurations of Parts/ Assemblies.
  5. Experience of working in SolidWorks PDM or any other project data management software.
  6. Coordination with offshore team and client engineers/ managers
  7. Basic understanding about welding procedures and welding selection for sheet metal and structural parts.
  8. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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Seat Design Engineer

Position: Seat Design Engineer

Location: Irvine, CA

Experience: 3-5 Years

Pay Rate: ($40/hr on W2) OR ($45/hr on C2C)

Job Description: (Complete seat Engineer)

Ø Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of experience in automotive seating system and subsystem design and development

Ø Thorough knowledge of engineering design & development concepts of automotive Seating system

Ø Very good proficiency in CATIA V5/V6. Prepare and execute design release in the 3DExperience PLM system. Experience in creating 3D designs and 2D drawings (e.g. CATIA V5 only)

Ø Experience in design of Seat and seat components e.g. Cushion Frame, Back frame, Headrest, seat plastic and recliners and track

Ø Relevant experience in Master Sections, Vehicle Integration, Vehicle packaging, Concept creation, assembly processes of various Seat parts.

Ø Knowledge and understanding of Tooling and manufacturing processes

Ø Prepare and maintain engineering release and change documentation Lead design FMEA studies and GD&T

Ø Ability to perform Complete Seat packaging study of seating components

Ø Working knowledge of regulatory and certification requirements for seating system

Ø Maintain and develop Design Validation Plans (DVP), and Design Failure Mode Analysis (DFMEA)

Ø Good knowledge of seating system and component manufacturing processes

Ø Ability to define seating comfort and define comfort target

Ø Actively engage with Automotive OEM / Tier-I design engineers to collaborate on design projects for trading off cost, mass, joining methods, molding and testing performance.

Ø Propose and promote design improvement approaches including cost reduction and design optimization

Ø Complete and release Seating system, sub-system and detail designs

Ø Interpret CAE simulation results and integrate recommendations into product design

Ø Collaborate with seating suppliers and support overall vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events

Ø Must have ability to perform feasibility studies, Check A-class surface and define craftsman ship target.

Ø Meet project deliverables commitments and timelines

Ø Design of automotive component parts in CATIA V5/V6

Ø Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and capability to drive offshore team

External Skills And Expertise:

  • "Design Seat components, Recliners, tracks, Comfort"
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Exterior Trim Launch Engineer

Position: Exterior Trim Launch Engineer

Location – Casa Grande, AZ

Job Description:

  • Design of automotive Exterior trim component parts in CATIA V5
  • Launch support of automotive exterior component parts in manufacturing plant
  • Excellent product knowledge of Exterior trim components (Bumper, Cladding, Spoiler, Door exterior trim, Front Grill, Garnish, Mudguard, Emblem)
  • Check the quality of components and identify defects if any
  • Find the root cause of product issues and provide temporary countermeasure
  • Work with cross functional team in the plant to find a permanent solution / design fix for ongoing issues
  • Create a CAD proposal in Catia V5 and conduct change management
  • Collaborate with key exterior system and plastic component suppliers and support overall vehicle development milestones and production build events
  • Responsible for technical documentation to include DFMEAs, DVP&R's Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive exterior / bumper components and subsystem
  • Knowledge of manufacturing technologies
  • Perform feasibility and packaging study
  • In-depth knowledge of Plastic tooling
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Sr. Hydraulic Engineer
Position: Sr. Hydraulic Engineer

Location: Wixom, MI

Experience: 10 to 15 years

Salary: $80K

  • Core hydraulic person
  • Educational background in Hydraulic Engineering, preferably USC

The candidate will work with a worldwide dedicated team and be responsible for the design of hydraulic systems, holding fixtures (with active motion), hydraulic manifolds and the integration of mechanical/hydraulic devices and hydraulic controls while working with different fluid mediums.

Job Responsibilities:

· Creation of hydraulic systems from conception per CMM and/or TO requirements

· Selecting hydraulic components to include valves, pumps, transducers, filters, and fittings

· Size hydraulic tubing/hoses

· Assist the hydraulic engineering team to support sales on hydraulic test stand proposals when required

· Work cross functionally between Electrical, Mechanical and Software Engineers

· Create and update BOM accurately

· Meet all milestones and remain within project budgets

· Mentor mid-level Hydraulic Engineers and overlook the accuracy of their work

· Assist with hydraulic commissioning of products

Qualifications:

· Bachelor of Science degree in engineering required

· 10 years of experience in hydraulic design required in a manufacturing environment

· Extensive experience required in relation to the design of hydraulic circuits, selection of hydraulic components, test/evaluation of hydraulic systems, pneumatic high-pressure piping and servo valve applications

· Experience calculating, but not limited to, pressure drops, heat transfer, power requirements, time response, efficiency, reliability and accuracy stack ups

· Coordinate requirements internally and with external suppliers

· Hands on experience troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems

· Strong AutoCAD experience

· 3D application experience (but not required), preferably SolidWorks

· Proficient in Microsoft Office

· Thorough understanding of I/O devices, PLC and logical fundamental

· Project Management Skills

· Must be a Team Player with a positive attitude and have strong communication skills

· Willing to travel 5-10% domestically/internationally (as safety and restrictions permit)

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Mechanical Design Engineer CREO
Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer, CREO
Client: Vegazva Engineering
Location: Houston, TX or Marengo, IL
Term: Full-time direct hire

Experience:- Up to 3/4 years

Job Description:
  • To carry out various design activities pertaining to concept design, design modifications, value engineering, 3D modelling & detailing in the field of transportation, material handling equipment, metal forming machines, special purpose machines, machine tools, industrial equipment among others.
  • Engineers with sound engineering fundamentals and with *2-3 *years of relevant experience.
  • Good skills in engineering drawings.
  • Good knowledge about sheet metal, machined and casting components manufacturing process.
  • *Very good hands-on experience in using Creo (latest version) for 3D modelling and detailing. Should have experience in skeleton and family tables functionalities in Creo. *
  • *Good experience of working in Windchill. *
  • Knowledge of engineering fundamentals of product design & development process.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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Sales Executive

Job Title: Sales Executive "Staffing”

Industry: IT & Engineering Staffing

Location: Rolling Meadows, IL

Experience: 3 to 5+ years

Position: Full Time (On Site)

Overview:

We are looking for an experienced and results-oriented New Business Development Executive to expand our US staffing services. The ideal candidate will focus on acquiring new clients, building relationships, and enhancing our client portfolio in the US market. This role requires a deep understanding of the US staffing industry, an established network, and a strategic approach to business development.

Job description:

  • Client Acquisition: Identify and engage with new clients in the US for staffing services across various industries, particularly in industries of focus, e.g., (IT, Engineering, Healthcare] among others.
  • Market Research: Conduct research to understand target clients' hiring needs and pain points, helping to develop tailored solutions.
  • Sales Strategy: Develop and execute business development strategies, outreach plans, and marketing initiatives to drive lead generation and sales growth.
  • Networking & Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, key decision-makers, and stakeholders.
  • Cold Calling & Outreach: Execute cold calls, email campaigns, and LinkedIn outreach to prospective clients. Schedule in-person meetings to discuss needs and introduce our staffing services.
  • Sales Presentations & Proposals: Prepare and deliver presentations to potential clients, showcasing our staffing capabilities, value proposition, and market differentiation.
  • Contracts & Negotiations: Negotiate and finalize contracts, terms, and agreements with clients, ensuring alignment with company goals and compliance.
  • Collaboration with Recruitment Teams: Work closely with the recruitment and delivery teams to ensure client requirements are met efficiently and effectively.
  • KPIs & Reporting: Track sales metrics, including client meetings, closed deals, and pipeline progress. Prepare reports for management and contribute to sales forecasting.

Key Skills:

  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in US staffing business development, with a proven track record of success.
  • Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the US staffing industry, trends, challenges, and regulations.
  • Sales Skills: Strong sales acumen, with excellent cold-calling, lead generation, and closing skills.
  • Face to Face Client Meetings: Open to travel for in-person client meetings to showcase company's capabilities and services.
  • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to C-suite and decision-makers.
  • Networking: Established network in the US staffing industry or relevant client segments.
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Design Engineer

Position: Design Engineer

Location: Peoria, IL

Experience: 5+ Years


Job Description & Skill Requirement:

Design and Development:

  • Experience designing wheel motors for off-highway vehicles.
  • Utilize CAD software to create detailed design specifications and drawings.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet performance, safety, and cost requirements.

Testing and Validation:

  • Conduct simulations and physical tests to validate motor performance.
  • Analyze test data and make necessary design adjustments.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Technical Support:

  • Strong background in gearing and bearing concepts.
  • Provide technical support to manufacturing and service teams.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to wheel motor performance.
  • Prepare technical documentation and reports.

External Skills And Expertise:

  • Wheel Motor design, off-highway vehicles, driveline- Solidworks, Creo and AutoCAD
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Vehical Hardware Validation Engineer

Position: Vehicle Hardware Validation Engineer

Location: Irvine, CA

Job Description & Skill Requirement:

  • Conducting cost analysis using the Vehicle Hardware DVP Cost Tool.
  • Managing fixture builds and tracking for Vehicle Hardware DVPs.
  • Overseeing JAMA requirements management.
  • Handling Jira Full-Service Supplier (FSS) and Build To Print (BTP) testing management.
  • Revising and generating Rivian Test Standards (RTS).
  • Managing part shipment activities between vendors and test houses.
  • Coordinating with DREs on installation and setup instructions.

External Skills And Expertise:

  • CATIA, Automotive Lighting, LED Headlamps, Rear lamps
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Fixture Design Engineer

Position: Fixture Design Engineer

Location: Raymond, OH

Job Description & Skill Requirement:

Job-Specific Skills:

  • Advanced CATIA V5/V6 operation, High attention to detail, excellent communication skills, problem solving skills, knowledge of vehicle construction/assembly, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, Basic electrical and mechanical skills, proficient with Microsoft Office software (Teams, Outlook, Power Point, Excel, Word)

Job Description:

  • Working in CATIA V5/V6 to design and model fixturing used for holding vehicle parts during processes such as weld, paint, assembly, and test. Understanding body part construction, datums, and weld information to incorporate into fixture design. Preform layout checks with all users involved to confirm fixtures meet all requirements. Export 3D/2D data and outsource to a supplier for quotes and ordering. Research ways fixturing or processes can be improved. Support any other request for fixturing, test equipment, or prototyping needs in the company. Support development groups such as Interior Design by creating data for evaluation models and Aerodynamic teams by designing wind tunnel test models.
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