Engineer I/II, Sustaining Engineering (Mechanical)

$75,000 - $275,000/Yr

GILLIG - Livermore, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Livermore, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, GILLIG buses play a critical role in the environmental and social initiatives in communities across our nation. GILLIG is on the forefront in the transition to zero-emission vehicles and has an unmatched reputation in the industry for quality, reliability, durability, service, and support. From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built in Livermore, CA. We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Sustaining Engineering team. Your primary responsibility will involve supporting our core product line from clean diesel to battery electric buses. You'll be troubleshooting issues, analyzing root causes, developing solutions and evolve designs on our current products. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about making a meaningful impact on the future of American public transportation, one step at a time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on troubleshooting of components and vehicle systems
• Identify and evaluate design solutions to enhance cost-effectiveness, quality, delivery, and performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Assess customer requirements and align them with existing designs or develop new designs as necessary
• Develop and uphold technical specifications to achieve desired performance at the component level
• Maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) and comprehensive project documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Execute assigned component tasks independently while seeking guidance for complex subsystem-level tasks from senior engineers
• Foster effective collaboration with various stakeholders including engineers, designers, technicians, sales representatives, installers, and project managers to ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery
• Offer technical design support across multiple departments including sales, product engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, field service, and quality assurance
• Apply relevant industry practices and standards (e.g., NFPA, NEC, APTA, ADA, FMVSS) to all design activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience
• Familiarity with manufacturing environment and processes
• Proficient in interpreting and generating mechanical drawings
• Skilled in failure and root cause analysis
• Basic knowledge of structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for components and weldments
• Knowledgeable in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles
• Understanding of typical manufacturing tolerances for sheet metal and machined parts
• Familiar with automotive mechanical systems and their functions, understanding of the automotive industry and the unique challenges it presents, heavy duty background a plus

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience
• Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles
• Skilled in conducting structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for components and weldments

Benefits

• Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums
• Generous retirement plan
• Comprehensive benefits
• Flexible schedules depending on project needs