Design Engineer I - Electric Vehicles - Military Veterans

Title
Design Engineer I - Electric Vehicles

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category
Manufacturing

Description

Taylor Machine Works, Inc. is a relationship-focused, family-owned company which designs and manufactures heavy offroad equipment including forklifts and cargo handling equipment. Located in Louisville, Mississippi for nearly 100 years, Taylor provides challenging and rewarding technical career opportunities. Taylor Machine Works has become a worldwide operation with sales driven by the professional and aggressive activities of a vast domestic dealer sales, direct sales, and international sales organization. TMW designs, engineers, and manufactures more than 100 models of industrial lift equipment with lift capacities from 4,000 lbs. to 125,000 lbs. At the very center of this success has been an unwavering commitment to the key concepts of Faith-Vision-Work by the members of the Taylor family and employees who collectively form The Big Red Team!

What will you do?

This is an entry level Design Engineer position for a graduate engineer. This position will report to the Engineering Group Leader. The incumbent receives specific assignments which are a part of broader projects. Engineering design projects will be focused on the electrification of traditional powertrains for heavy duty forklifts.

Using prescribed methods, the incumbent performs limited and specific assignments related to engineering design as part of a team. The incumbent will be responsible for the design of one or more machine systems, in accordance with the technical specifications, to achieve the product's functional requirements. This role requires fundamental engineering knowledge gained from bachelor's degree level education in engineering curriculum. Increased experience in multiple machine systems will facilitate greater success in the role. In addition to the core responsibilities, the incumbent may be called upon to establish and coordinate project schedules with the appropriate teams, and ensure the dates are achieved. Finally, they will be expected to communicate and work concurrently with other functions, including manufacturing and procurement.

Supervisor screens assignments for unusual or difficult problems and selects techniques and procedures to be applied on non-routine work. Supervisor confers frequently to assure correct methods are utilized.

Essential Functions/Qualifications:

• Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Candidate must possess advanced CAD and engineering analysis skills.
• Candidate should have 4-6 years of experience designing mobile equipment.
• Candidate must possess excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• You will utilize data management tools such as spreadsheets, analytical tools, reporting software, ERP software, and project management skills to support your designs.

You will encounter all types of projects and be asked to creatively develop solutions which are cost effective, manufacturing friendly, and unique to provide solutions for our customers. You should be a team player, be flexible and creative, and have a positive attitude.

Working Hours

Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Over 40 hours per week when necessary to meet project goals.

What we offer you

We will provide you with a stable work environment in a growing company. Taylor focuses on committed and satisfied employees. There is team spirit, and you will work within a motivated team. At Taylor in Louisville, MS you can expand your skills and you will be challenged to develop further. We offer training and guidance and are committed to developing long term employee relationships allowing you to develop personally and give you opportunities to grow. Innovation is our strength.

Benefits:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation
• 10 Holidays
• 401K
• Company paid Life Insurance

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time and/or Part-Time

Position
Design Engineer I - Electric Vehicles

Division
Taylor Machine Works Inc

Close Date

Number of Openings
1

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Hiring Manager(s)
Matthew Hillyer, Richard Patterson

Req Number
MAN-24-00027

Open Date
1/21/2025

Location
TMW - Louisville

About the Organization
Backed by over 95 years of experience, The Taylor Group has become a worldwide operation with sales driven by the professional and aggressive activities of a vast domestic dealer sales, direct sales, and international sales organization. TMW designs, engineers, and manufactures more than 100 models of industrial lift equipment with lift capacities from 4,000 lbs. to 125,000 lbs. At the very center of this success has been an unwavering commitment to the key concepts of Faith-Vision-Work by the members of the Taylor family and employees who collectively form The Big Red Team! Taylor Machine Works, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Taylor Group of Companies, a third-generation family-owned business based in Louisville, MS since 1927.


This position is currently accepting applications.