US-OR-ME's/Designers Needed...

[Rob Kemp]

Be a part of the engineering and development team behind lift trucks sold
under the well-known Hyster and Yale trademarks! Committed to the highest
standards in lift truck design, engineering, and production, NACCO Materials
Handling Group, Inc. has achieved global market leadership.
Mechanical Designer II
In this position, you will:
· Create accurate drawings with functional dimensions, practical layouts,
Engineering lists, Bill of Materials and Engineering Change Notices that are
complete and free of errors.
· Produce part dimensions and tolerance drawings that are manufacturable,
practical and cost effective for vehicle and automotive technology.
· Be responsible for basic component selections and suitability of design
for CAD models.
· Develop product around the most efficient and cost effective manufacturing
processes and provide on-site design support during critical manufacturing
activities.
· Design a product which meets the companies product line strategy
requirements and satisfies the customer's needs for vehicle performance,
durability and reliability.
· Provide limited scheduling and supervision to insure that project
activities are completed in an accurate timely manner and provide training
for other project team members.
· Provide technical direction to drafters, designers and engineers.

Qualifications:
· High School or college technical training (college degree not required)
and a minimum of 12 years applicable drafting or engineering work
experience.
· Associates degree in drafting technology and a minimum of 9 years
applicable drafting or engineering work experience.
· Associated degree in Engineering, or a minimum of 2 years of college level
engineering study and a minimum of 3 years applicable drafting or
engineering work experience.
· Proficiency in 3-D CAD (Pro-E preferred)
· Knowledge in vehicle/automotive and manufacturing technology.
· Vocational knowledge of engineering analysis.
· Basic understanding of industry regulations.
· Excellent time management skills and proficiency in MS Office suite.

Mechanical Engineer II & III
In this position, you will:
· The design and ordering of components, assemblies, and systems.
· Be responsible for assembling prototype vehicles and verifying
performance.
· Provide documentation in the form of drawings / CAD models, Bills of
Material, Engineering Change Notices, and Test Reports.

These positions require the following skills that can be supported with
prior experience examples:
· BS in Mechanical Engineering with 1+ years of industry experience.
· Strong innovative design/test skills.
· Strong engineering analysis skills.
· Proficiency in CAD (Pro/Engineer preferred) and MS Office software.
· Knowledge of mobile equipment components and systems.
· A commitment to quality.
· Excellent team skills.

Mechanical Engineer IV
In this position, you will:
· Provide basic input to the concept phase of lift truck vehicle design
projects.
· Design, develop and test components, assemblies and systems as required
for lift truck vehicles.
· Provide product design specification documentation through the creation of
detailed drawings, engineering lists, ECN's or test reports.
· Be responsible for component design and evaluation. As well as, order
prototype parts, assemble prototype vehicles and verify the performance of
prototype vehicle through appropriate test activities.
· Build a product which meets the companies product line strategy
requirements and satisfies the customer's needs for vehicle performance,
durability and reliability.
· Provide design specifications documentation as required to manufacture the
product such as: detailed drawings, engineering list structure, Bill of
Materials (BOM'S), Engineering Change Notices (ECN's) and test reports that
are complete and free of errors.
· Develop product around the most efficient and cost effective manufacturing
processes and provide on-site engineering support during critical
manufacturing activities.
· Provide adequate supervision to insure that project activities are
completed in an accurate timely manner and provide training for other
project team members.
· Provide technical direction to drafters, designers, mechanics and test
technicians.

Qualifications:
· Bachelor of Science in Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of industry
experience.
· Proficiency in 3-D CAD (Pro-E preferred)
· In depth knowledge in vehicle/automotive and manufacturing technology.
· In depth knowledge of design and test practices and procedures.
· Solid understanding of industry regulations.
· Good understanding of FMEA/Stress lab analysis.
· Excellent time management skills and proficiency in MS Office suite

Additional Skills:
· Attention to Detail, and Quality: Follow detailed procedures and be
attentive to details to insure accuracy in design, testing, and
documentation. Do work right the first time.
· Decision Making: Exhibiting good judgment and a realistic understanding
of issues, be able to make decisions and take action to develop and test
product designs.
· Systematic Problem Solving: Be able to solve problems with a systematic
problem solving process. Be able to apply systems thinking to the process
of product design and testing.
· Teamwork and Flexibility: Function well in a team environment by working
well with other employees and other departments. Solicit opinions from
coworkers, support group decisions, and display team spirit. Be open minded
and flexible enough to work effectively in an environment where project
priorities may shift in response to customer needs.
· Innovation: Able to develop new concepts and ideas in the product design
and test development process. Evaluate new technology as potential
solutions to existing problems, and pursue ongoing process improvement.

Mechanical Test Engineer
In this position, you will:
· Organize test schedule and define manpower and equipment requirements.
· Coordinate the assembly of prototype test trucks, and supervise
performance testing in the design and development of vehicle and automotive
technology.
· Review acquired data (Data acquisition) and create solutions when
non-compliance exists.
· Provide written and verbal reports of project plans, test requirements,
test results, etc.
Qualifications:
· Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related
discipline, and a minimum of 3 years of industry experience.
· Must have strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems knowledge
with solid instrumentation skills.
· Complete understanding in the set-up of data acquisition and retrieval
systems for vehicle and automotive design and development.
· Proven decision making skills exhibiting good judgment and realistic
understanding of issues, be able to make decisions and take action to test
complex mechanical systems.
· Systematic problem solving approach and be able to apply systems thinking
to the process of product testing and development.
· Function well in a team environment and work well with employees in other
departments, support decisions and display team spirit.
· Open minded and flexible enough to work effectively in an environment
where project priorities may shift in response to customer needs.
· Excellent resource management skills and good computer literacy using
Windows, Word, Excel.
· Good written and verbal communication skills.

Project Engineer
In this position, you will typically be involved with:
· Develop detailed engineering concepts which satisfy overall project
objectives.
· Design and develop lift truck vehicle systems and components as required
to convert the project concepts into reality. Develop the product around
the most efficient and cost effective manufacturing and sourcing processes.
· Order prototype parts, assemble prototype vehicles, and verify the
performance of the prototype vehicle through appropriate test activities.
· Provide product design documentation as required to source, manufacture,
and market the product. Typical documentation would include detail
drawings, BOM's, ECN's, test reports, and marketing support information.
· Provide on-site Engineering support during critical plant activities such
as Pilot and 1st Production.
· Provide supervision and project management to insure that the project
meets its time, cost, and quality objectives.
· Provide training for other project team members.

Qualifications:
· BS in Mechanical Engineering
· 7+ years of industry experience
· Strong general knowledge of mobile equipment, and in-depth knowledge in
one or more specific mobile equipment systems.
· Experience in the creation of functional performance specifications for
vehicle systems, and the decomposition of overall system requirements to the
subsystem and component level.
· Proven in-depth engineering skills in the areas of:
· Basic design and analysis
· 3-D solids CADD (ProE preferred)
· Mobile equipment systems and technology
· Manufacturing technologies
· Test practices and procedures
· Strong engineering knowledge in the areas of:
· FEA
· Ergonomics
· Noise and vibration
· Industry regulations
· Proven project management and supervision skills necessary to coordinate
team activities in a matrix organization. Required skills would include:
· Project scheduling and cost control
· Technical guidance and supervision
· H.R administration
· Proven decision-making skills which exhibit good judgment and an
understanding of complex vehicle systems.
· Systematic problem solving approach, and the ability to apply systems
thinking to product line development.
· Excellent PC computer skills with Microsoft Office programs.

Additional Skills:
· Attention to Detail, and Quality: Follow detailed procedures and be
attentive to details to insure accuracy in design, testing, and
documentation. Do work right the first time.
· Decision Making: Exhibiting good judgment and a realistic understanding
of issues, be able to make decisions and take action to develop and test
product designs.
· Systematic Problem Solving: Be able to solve problems with a systematic
problem solving process. Be able to apply systems thinking to the process
of product design and testing.
· Teamwork and Flexibility: Function well in a team environment by working
well with other employees and other departments. Solicit opinions from
coworkers, support group decisions, and display team spirit. Be open minded
and flexible enough to work effectively in an environment where project
priorities may shift in response to customer needs.
· Innovation: Able to develop new concepts and ideas in the product design
and test development process. Evaluate new technology as potential
solutions to existing problems, and pursue ongoing process improvement.

Mechanical Engineer
In this Engineering role, you will be responsible for developing design
solutions and product improvements to current products in order to achieve
improved customer satisfaction and/or reduced cost. You will interact
frequently with engineers in other company locations and help manage our
overall "Value Improvement Program". Your qualifications should include a
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) and an experience
history that includes industrial equipment or automotive technologies
(mechanism, hydraulics, engine systems, and power train components). Your
work environment will be dynamic and fast paced. You should have good
written and verbal communications skills, supervisory experience, and be
well versed in Pro/Engineer.

NACCO offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including
opportunities for advancement. To apply, please send, e-mail, or fax your
resume to: NACCO Materials Handling Group, Attn: Human Resources, P.O. Box
2902, Portland, OR 97208; e-mail: cpr...@nmhg.com fax (503) 721-1301. EOE.
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