GILLIG - Livermore, CA

posted 1 day ago

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 Senior Engineer I (Mechanical) who will be responsible for design and industrialization of major and minor new content of GILLIG's continuously evolving product line. This includes the entire scope of analyzing, designing, launching and problem-solving mechanical systems across a wide range of technical areas. The primary focus of this role is integrating major systems onto low- and zero-emission heavy-duty transit coaches-mainly battery electric and hybrid. This includes high-voltage powertrains, thermal systems, suspension systems and structural systems. The Senior Engineer I (Mechanical) will have direct influence over vehicle, system, and component level design decisions. They will collaborate and teach up, down and across the organization to help raise the skills and knowledge of the GILLIG NPE team. This is a hands-on, on-site role at our Livermore, CA plant and reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager of New Product Engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Translate customer, program, regulatory, manufacturability, quality, and other requirements into design concepts
  • Gather information regarding supplier components, existing GILLIG designs and technological advancements to rationalize and optimize design concepts
  • Perform design trade-offs and optimization to devise robust, manufacturable, and maintainable design concepts
  • Use 3D CAD tools to create, review & release vehicle components and assemblies
  • Use 2D drafting tools to create, review & release component and assembly drawings
  • Use analytical tools to assess designs including stress, vibration, thermal performance, and durability
  • Process design releases including the creation and management of Bills of Material
  • Support designs through manufacturing launch and field introduction
  • Provide technical input to technical publications
  • Collaborate and iterate designs with cross-functional partners such as electrical, controls and manufacturing engineers

Requirements

  • Bachelors or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience within the Engineering industry
  • Experience in automotive and/or heavy-duty vehicle design
  • Demonstrated capability to translate high-level program requirements into actionable design deliverables
  • Able to work successfully in collaborative, peer-to-peer settings as well as independently, without any direct supervision
  • Experience working with major component suppliers, engineering service suppliers, testing suppliers and product validation engineers
  • Experience in the direct design of components including Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Service (DFS), and cost-efficiency (Value Engineering)
  • Experience with hands-on troubleshooting, product assembly, prototyping, testing, and validation activities

Benefits

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