Principal Mechanical Engineer, NPD

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:

Lead design/projects by identifying best concepts/designs and providing leadership role. Oversee design activity on products and systems to meet Product Development specifications, in compliance with internal and external specifications (ISO, ITA, UL, CEN, etc). Conduct design reviews, checking and approving drawings, Engineering orders (BOM) change, Trial order, Modification order), Technical reports. Develop training process for new engineering teams. Expert in Mechanical design, calculation, manufacturing, and fabrication.

What you will do:

• Lead development of design: Lead and guide design activity on products and systems to meet Product spec, in compliance with internal and external spec (ISO, UL, CEN, etc.).
• Engineering Documentation: Release documentation including Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings (piece part, sub-assembly and assemblies), and engineering orders (EO).
• Prototype Build: Act as lead on all project prototype builds and coordinate functions with Project Manager, Manufacturing, PLM, and EPM. Responsible for DIL documentation, and support communication and resolution of DIL items
• Problem solving: Troubleshoot assembly issues, advising service about field issues and sales about engineering questions.
• Lead interface with other departments: Lead interface manufacturing and Quality Assurance on fabrication, assembly, production and purchasing problems during prototype builds and NPD introduction. Evaluate and oversee implementation of fixes. Provide support to Service Engineering on field truck issues.
• Project Communication: Weekly update project status (EPM), provide answers on the design to Purchasing and suppliers. Communicate with ML on technical design issues and tests results.

When & Where:

40 hour work weeks. Travel on occasion to supplier, affiliate sites, and/or customer locations.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering – Mechanical
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Practical/Functional electrical, mechanical and hydraulic knowledge
• Team player with good oral and written communication skills
• Project management experience
• Advanced Computer skills: MS Office (Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook)
• Work well under pressure and handle multiple projects at once
• Master Level in Mechanical Design, FEA, Hydraulics, materials, CAD
• Advanced Experience In: Heat Transfer, Testing Methodology, MLA/ML Forklift design and performance standards, MLA/ML DRBFM Process

What would be nice to have:

• Worked on MLA competitive or industry mobile related vehicles
• Working knowledge of ASTM, SAE, CEN and UL standards
• Working knowledge of industry standards including EPA, ISO , ITA, ITSDF, UL, CEN, and JIVA
• Experience with design and testing of electrical components (motors, controllers, display, etc.)

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 salary for this position ranges from $140,000 to $160,000 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.