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11d ago

Sr. Engineer Manager of Product Design

XL Specialized Trailers Manchester, IA

Manchester, IA

11d ago

Full time Manager Design Design Engineering

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Job Description

XL Specialized Trailers is seeking a senior engineering leader to guide the product design of its heavy haul trailer platforms. This onsite role, based in Manchester, IA, combines hands-on leadership with cross-functional collaboration to ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and supported across production, warranty, and service.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of product design engineers serving both production and in-market products
Own the architectures, standards, and design intent for heavy haul trailer platforms
Prioritize and allocate engineering work driven by production needs, product improvements, cost-reduction efforts, and field feedback
Act as the engineering owner for sustaining engineering, product changes, and platform evolution (non-new product development)
Provide engineering support for production, enabling rapid resolution of design, quality, and manufacturability issues
Enhance weldment, fabrication, and assembly methods
Improve BOM accuracy, drawings, and release quality
Lead and participate in structured design reviews and approve engineering changes
Oversee ECN/ECO execution to ensure timely, accurate, and well-documented product changes
Ensure compliance with FMVSS, DOT, and internal engineering and quality standards
Apply DFMEA, lessons learned, warranty data, and field feedback to improve durability, safety, and product reliability
Drive design-for-manufacturing, design-to-cost, and continuous improvement initiatives
Support sales, service, and operations by providing clear engineering guidance and technical explanations
Maintain and improve engineering documentation, databases, and design tools
Assist with developing and implementing standard, pre-engineered product offerings to reduce custom engineering resource demands and improve schedule execution

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Experience in heavy haul trailers, heavy equipment, or fabricated mobile equipment
Strong background in mechanical systems, structures, hydraulics, and manufacturing processes
Proven experience supporting products in production environments

Technologies

CAD tools
Excel
Engineering data systems

Position Summary

The Sr. Engineer Manager of Product Design leads a team that manages a defined portion of XL's standard product offerings to support the production schedule. The role emphasizes ownership, standardization, continuous improvement, and lifecycle support of existing trailer platforms, while ensuring designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, compliant, and scalable. The role collaborates with other senior engineering managers leading sub-teams within the department to ensure alignment.

Leadership and Collaboration

Build a culture of accountability, practical engineering judgment, and continuous improvement
Mentor and develop engineers in technical skills, standards, and problem-solving
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and Service

Key Competencies

Practical, hands-on engineering judgment
Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to balance cost, performance, manufacturability, and reliability
Proficiency with CAD tools, Excel, and engineering data systems

Work Environment

Combination of office and shop-floor support, primarily on-site with limited travel as needed

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24d ago

Life Cycle Engineer III

V2X Orlando, FL

Orlando, FL

24d ago

Full time Data Processing Engineering Failure Analysis

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Job Description

V2X is seeking a Life Cycle Engineer III for an onsite role in Orlando, Florida. This position emphasizes advanced life cycle analysis and sustainment engineering to keep training aids, devices, simulators, and other furnished property mission capable, with RAM Modeling to support fielded systems.

Responsibilities

Conduct RAM modeling and analysis to support life cycle assessments for fielded systems.
Lead the collection, analysis, and interpretation of performance, maintenance, and environmental data across the product life cycle.
Execute sustainment engineering activities including parts consumption analysis, maintenance trend evaluation, sparing recommendations, and cost-optimized sustainment planning.
Lead Life Cycle Sustainment Reviews
Perform FMEA and RCA activities
Carry out provisioning and sparing analyses
Perform Level of Repair Analysis
Lead and manage the obsolescence program and collaborate with Supply Chain on DMSMS activities
Conduct BOM health assessments and monitor technology refresh planning
Identify alternative components, suppliers, or redesign strategies to ensure long-term system sustainability
Use GIDEP, industry databases and vendor inputs to proactively identify and mitigate obsolescence risks
Establish and maintain a FRACAS for failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action
Analyze failure data, perform root cause analysis, and track corrective actions to closure
Drive reliability growth initiatives and provide recommendations to improve system performance and availability
Track system modifications, upgrades, and technology refreshes throughout the life cycle
Support systems engineering life cycle activities including configuration management, ECP tracking, Technical Data Package reviews and updates, and requirements analysis and traceability

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience
U.S. Citizen able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and project management capabilities, with the ability to lead and direct life cycle engineering personnel
Experience performing technical studies, engineering data analysis, trade studies, and cost-benefit analyses for life cycle sustainment
Experience in reliability engineering including design, modeling, prediction, and analysis in line with DoD or equivalent industry standards
Experience leading DMSMS and obsolescence activities, including risk mitigation and alternative sourcing strategies
Experience closely monitoring supply chains and proactively planning to prevent disruptions
Experience using FRACAS to analyze failure data, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability
Experience collecting and analyzing performance, maintenance, and environmental impact data across the life cycle
Experience identifying trends, anticipating issues, and making informed decisions about design, maintenance, and end-of-life strategies

Technologies

FRACAS
GIDEP

Benefits

Healthcare coverage
Retirement plan
Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
Wellness programs
Paid time off, including holidays
Learning and Development resources
Employee assistance resources

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1mo ago

Electro mechanical component engineer

InESS Solutions Inc Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara, CA

1mo ago Closed

$40 - $60/hr Full time Electrical Engineering AutoCAD Design

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 13, 2026).

Job Description

Electro mechanical component engineer delivering technical and sourcing support, component research, lifecycle management, risk assessments, datasheet review, regulatory/compliance guidance, ECO/MCO/PCN administration, supplier roadmaps, and Creo 3D CAD drawings to ensure sourceable parts.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and sourcing support to design engineers.
Perform component research by collaborating with designers, manufacturers, and supply chain to identify components that meet performance, pricing, availability, and volume production needs.
Monitor and resolve lifecycle issues.
Collaborate with manufacturers, supply chain, and design engineers to identify substitutes and advise on NPIs and sustaining products.
Provide Risk Ratings in Agile on Arista components based on single/multi-sourcing, lifecycle, quality issues, and component availability for high-volume production.
Review and compare component datasheets; determine impacts of voltage and timing specifications, software differences, and compatibility with leading edge manufacturing processes.
Apply knowledge of international and domestic agency requirements such as RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, Safety, EMI/EMC, and engage with impacted Arista groups when needed.
Administer ECO, MCO, and PCN in Agile and monitor progress from initiation to release.
Collaborate periodically with component suppliers to gain visibility into their technology roadmaps.
Draw using Creo 3D CAD and provide all critical functional dimensions to ensure parts are sourceable.

Technologies

Creo 3D CAD
Agile

Compensation

USD 40.00 - 60.00 per hour

Location

Santa Clara, CA (onsite)

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