Manufacturing & Design Engineer

BUILD WHATS NEXT Be Part of the Team Powering Infrastructure Forward Elliott Equipment designs and manufactures truck mounted aerial work platforms boom truck cranes and digger derricks that help crews work safer and more efficiently across utility sign & lighting construction and governmental markets With over 75 years of innovation we are known for purpose built equipment and long term reliability As part of Stellar Industries Elliott is proud to be a 100 employee owned company That ownership mindset drives our culture our quality and our commitment to continuous improvement What you can expect at Elliott A safety first team focused cultureMeaningful work supporting critical infrastructureOpportunities for growth and advancementA lean continuous improvement environmentCompetitive pay and strong benefitsBuild your career where ownership pride and performance come standard Manufacturing & Design Engineer Position Summary The Manufacturing & Design Engineer is a hybrid technical role responsible for both manufacturing process optimization and product design support This position performs CAD design and detailing evaluates and updates hydraulic and electrical schematics and ensures that product designs are manufacturable cost effective and aligned with production capabilities The role works cross functionally with Manufacturing Product Engineering Quality and Supply Chain to support new product introduction NPI design changes and continuous improvement of both product and process Essential Duties and Responsibilities Product Design & CAD Responsibilities Create and modify 3D CAD models assemblies and drawings to support production and product improvements Generate and maintain detailed manufacturing drawings with proper GD&T and revision control Evaluate existing designs for manufacturability DFMDFA and recommend design changes to improve throughput quality and cost Support engineering change requests ECRECOECN including drawing updates BOM revisions and configuration control Collaborate with Product Engineering on new product development and design validation Maintain accurate product structure bills of material BOMs and drawing packages in PLMERP systems Hydraulic & Electrical Schematics Review interpret and update hydraulic and electrical schematics to reflect design and production changes Collaborate with controls and hydraulic engineers to ensure accurate system integration Validate that schematics align with physical builds routing and assembly processes Troubleshoot production issues related to hydraulic circuits wiring harnesses and component integration Support documentation updates for service manuals work instructions and build documentation Manufacturing Engineering Responsibilities Develop implement and improve manufacturing processes workflows and production methods Design or refine tooling fixtures and assembly aids to support efficient production Perform time studies capacity analysis and line balancing for new and existing products Support NPI by developing manufacturing plans routings and process requirements Troubleshoot production and quality issues with root cause analysis and corrective actions Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity Assist in capital equipment specification justification and implementation Cross Functional & Technical Support Act as the technical bridge between Product Engineering and Manufacturing Ensure design intent is preserved while optimizing for fabrication assembly and serviceability Support supplier interactions related to fabricated components hydraulic systems and electrical assemblies Monitor and improve KPIs such as throughput scrap rework and build hours Ensure compliance with safety quality and regulatory requirements Qualifications Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or related field preferred Minimum 3 5 years of experience in a manufacturing andor product design engineering environment Experience supporting complex assemblies heavy equipment machinery or industrial products preferred Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings hydraulic schematics and electrical diagrams Experience with engineering change management and configuration control Technical Skills Required 3D CAD modeling and detailing eg Autodesk Inventor SolidWorks or similar Ability to evaluate and update hydraulic schematics Ability to evaluate and update electrical schematics or wiring diagrams BOM management and drawing revision control Root cause analysis and problem solving in a production environment Preferred Tools & Experience AutoCAD Electrical EPLAN or similar schematic design tools PLMPDM systems for revision and configuration management ERPMRP integration with engineering BOMs Experience with weldments hydraulic systems and electro mechanical assemblies Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or Kaizen methodologies Skills and Competencies Design for Manufacturability DFM and Design for Assembly DFA Cross functional technical communication Systems thinking across mechanical hydraulic and electrical domains Project ownership from concept through production release High attention to detail with strong documentation disciplinePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Individuals must be able to meet these physical requirements or be able to demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation Must be able to read and write reports memos and other miscellaneous written correspondence and view computer screenMust be able to communicate verbally with callers visitors and co workersMust be able to sit continuouslyMust be able to finger grasp and feel continuouslyMust be able to stoop and bend occasionallyMust be able to walk and stand occasionallyWORKING CONDITIONS Typical office working conditions Occasionally exposed to heatcold dust noise and welding fumes when working in plant Elliott Equipment Company is an equal opportunity employer We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of sex race color religion national origin age genetics marital status disability veterans status gender identity sexual orientation or any other characteristics protected by law All persons will be considered for employment based on their qualifications