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Battle Motors prides itself on delivering efficient, effective solutions for the heavy-duty work truck industry. With the evolution of our new EV (Electric Vehicle) technology, we are growing faster than ever. 

At Battle Motors, we believe the most fulfilling place to work is where extraordinary people collaborate to solve difficult problems.

We’re currently searching for a Design Engineer Team Lead specializing in steering and braking systems to join our team, help us grow and scale and continue our tradition of success. The Design/Product Engineer Team Lead handles all aspects involved in the design of our quality products with a laser focus on braking and steering components. This position is a leadership position concentrating on our brake, steering, and suspension systems and infusing new technologies into these products for our ICE chassis and will be one of our leads on a new platform development. 

This role is very critical to our extreme growth and the ideal candidate will be an experienced engineer with a business mind, a savvy leader, very organized, and familiar with heavy truck parts/automotive product development and is familiar with the intricacies of a fast-paced environment, have a strong desire for growth and be a great communicator. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Review customer drawings and specifications to determine requirements and/or feasibility of product.
• Create SolidWorks CAD models and drawings. Perform mathematical computations to develop, design and create detailed specifications of components.
• Create innovative new solutions for our axles and braking systems for both EV and ICE chassis
• Provide direction and coaching to design engineers and CAD designers to support product design tasks as needed
• Facilitate NPI (new product introductions) process for product development and identify requirements for new products in the market
• Design new products and recognize feasibility in integrating new technologies into existing chassis
• Work collaboratively with industrial and manufacturing engineering teams during the NPI process to ensure the highest quality products are delivered 
• Perform preliminary and advanced work in development of working layouts and final master parts, assembly, and drawings.
• Make bill of material and drawing revisions following the Change Management Process. 
• Create and release Bills of Materials for new sales and designs.
• Act as a liaison between Engineering and other departments/personnel.
• Interact with suppliers, dealers, and customers as required.
• Support other members of the Engineering department, check design work to verify layout, fit, form, function, materials, specifications, and other details/documents as required.
• Complete design studies, tolerance stack-ups, layout, drawings, calculations, weight estimates and provide supporting documentation.
• Other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Comfortable with complex problem solving and rapidly changing priorities
• Comfortable in high pressure environments during rapid ramp up periods (as is the case during next six months)
  
  

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field desired. Equivalent education and experience required.
• Experience in product development in automotive/heavy truck braking and steering systems required
• 5+ years of experience working with automotive/truck or heavy equipment design required, Class 6/7/8 truck chassis highly desired.
• 2-3 years of team lead or management experience highly desired
• 3-D CAD proficiency required; SolidWorks experience desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, required; experience using ERP and CRM programs desired.
• Experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems on mobile and on-highway heavy equipment.

Preferred experience and skills

• Strong technical skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Experience designing automotive or commercial vehicle electronic braking and steering systems from the ground up
• Ability to effectively work as part of a team with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Organizational skills and the ability to manage several different tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate across the organization and lead presentations.

This position will adhere to the Battle Motors Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their supervisor immediately.

Battle Motors is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.