Design Engineer II - Electric Vehicles
Taylor Machine Works Inc

Job Info

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Taylor Machine Works, Inc. is a relationship-focused, family-owned company which designs and manufactures heavy offroad equipment including forklifts and cargo handling equipment. Located in Louisville, Mississippi for nearly 100 years, Taylor provides challenging and rewarding technical career opportunities. Taylor Machine Works has become a worldwide operation with sales driven by the professional and aggressive activities of a vast domestic dealer sales, direct sales, and international sales organization. TMW designs, engineers, and manufactures more than 100 models of industrial lift equipment with lift capacities from 4,000 lbs. to 125,000 lbs. At the very center of this success has been an unwavering commitment to the key concepts of Faith-Vision-Work by the members of the Taylor family and employees who collectively form The Big Red Team!

What will you do?

Perform assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities requiring application of standard mechanical engineering techniques to carry out related Engineering tasks leading to accountability for the design, development, and evaluation of company products.

This is a Design Engineer position for a graduate engineer with 3-6 years' work experience. The incumbent reports to the Engineering Group Leader. The incumbent may receive specific assignments from Project Engineers, and depending on work experience and capabilities, may perform the basic work of a Project Engineer. Engineering design projects will be focused on the electrification of traditional powertrains for heavy duty forklifts.

Using prescribed methods, the incumbent performs assignments related to engineering design and in some cases, limited assignments of broader design projects as part of a team. The incumbent will be responsible for the design of one or more machine systems, in accordance with the technical specifications, to achieve the product's functional requirements. This role requires expertise in a minimum of one system, with functional knowledge of all machine systems, including mechanical, structural, electrical, hydraulic, engine, cooling system, light fabrications, cab, transmission, and powertrain. Increased experience in multiple machine systems will facilitate greater success in the role. In addition to the core responsibilities, the incumbent may be called upon to establish and coordinate project schedules with the appropriate teams, and ensure the dates are achieved. Finally, they will be expected to communicate and work concurrently with other functions, including manufacturing and procurement.

Supervisor screens assignments for unusual or difficult problems and selects techniques and procedures to be applied on non-routine work. Supervisor confers frequently to assure correct methods are utilized.

Essential Functions/Qualifications:

• This position requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering or a BS in Electrical Engineering
• 3-6 years' work experience with off-highway mobile vehicles
• Experience in machine concepts, design, technical drawings, and bills of material
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to interact with multiple work groups including manufacturing and procurement
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills
• Advanced CAD skill level - SolidWorks preferred
• Skilled in MS Office software tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering experience related to plug-in battery electric vehicles
• Engineering experience related to industrial mobile equipment.
• Working knowledge of the lift truck industry standards, practices, and procedures
• Project management skills

You will encounter all types of projects and be asked to creatively develop solutions which are cost effective, manufacturing friendly, and unique to provide solutions for our customers. You should be a team player, be flexible and creative, and have a positive attitude.

Working Hours

Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Over 40 hours per week when necessary to meet project goals.

What we offer you

We will provide you with a stable work environment in a growing company. Taylor focuses on committed and satisfied employees. There is team spirit, and you will work within a motivated team. At Taylor in Louisville, MS you can expand your skills and you will be challenged to develop further. We offer training and guidance and are committed to developing long term employee relationships allowing you to develop personally and give you opportunities to grow. Innovation is our strength.

Benefits:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation
• 10 Holidays
• 401K
• Company paid Life Insurance

Position Requirements Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Position Design Engineer II - Electric Vehicles Division Taylor Machine Works Inc Close Date Number of Openings 1 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt Hiring Manager(s) Matthew Hillyer, Richard Patterson Req Number MAN-24-00028 Open Date 10/24/2024 Location TMW - Louisville About the Organization Backed by over 95 years of experience, The Taylor Group has become a worldwide operation with sales driven by the professional and aggressive activities of a vast domestic dealer sales, direct sales, and international sales organization. TMW designs, engineers, and manufactures more than 100 models of industrial lift equipment with lift capacities from 4,000 lbs. to 125,000 lbs. At the very center of this success has been an unwavering commitment to the key concepts of Faith-Vision-Work by the members of the Taylor family and employees who collectively form The Big Red Team! Taylor Machine Works, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Taylor Group of Companies, a third-generation family-owned business based in Louisville, MS since 1927.
This position is currently accepting applications.

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