Estimating Engineer

How You Will Make An ImpactProvides on-demand support to understand and resolve product issues revealed before, during, or after the manufacturing of an RTG product. The Technical Support Engineer has the responsibility and authority to use their education, experience, and professional discretion to immediately resolve issues. If resolving the issue requires additional RTG team members, they must identify and engage, as deemed necessary, and subsequently manage expectations of the party with the issue. Getting issues clearly identified, contained, resolved, coordinating documentation updates and notifications in a way that prevents future issues, with urgency, is their measure of success. Day to day supervision will come through operations, but reporting structure is through EngineeringThe Nuts and BoltsPre-Order Support - Work with Sales, Customer Service and Quotations on Specifications, Weight and Center of Gravity Analysis and other documentation; support from Applications Engineering or Designers may be requiredIn-Process Order Support - accommodate revised specifications, design, manufacturing, or mounting or issuesPost-Delivery Support - resolve in-service issues with customers, RTE sites, and 3rd Party distributors related to quality, warranty, and repairs that may require on-site serviceWork directly with Designers and Engineers to create permanent corrective actions for known issuesDesign and release Prototype, Warranty or replacement parts as neededParticipate in product re-design or new product development teams to identify opportunities for product or process improvementDesign and check support for orders and New Product Development projects as necessaryEngineering Change Requests (ECR’s) - complete Engineering Change Requests (ECR’s) as necessary to resolve problemsProduct Specifications and Mounting Instructions - engage in the Creation and Revision as necessaryTechnical Bulletins - coordinate with Marketing and Communications on the creation and distribution of Technical Bulletins as necessarySafety and Regulatory compliance - support creation and revision of standards for design, as necessaryAttend NTEA, The Association for the Work Truck Industry, Conferences and trade shows, as necessary.Maintain access to and relationships with OEM truck manufacturers web-portals and personnel that support RTG’s and its customer’s businesses initiatives.Maintain working knowledge of existing and forth-coming regulations that impact RTG and its customer’s businesses.Identify and attend individual and team training sessions as necessary. Support Training of RTG team members when delegating tasks or responsibilities as necessary.Required CredentialsAssociate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, similar program or equivalent work experienceMinimum of five (5) years of related engineering experience; truck body, vocational vehicle, and up-fit experience is requiredWork related experience with designing hydraulic and electrical systemsPrior experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S etc. preferredManufacturing industry or background experience preferredSolidWorks and PDM certification preferredHow We Make An ImpactAt Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world’s largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!Some of Our Total RewardsWe offer big company perks with small company culture:Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life401(k) Savings Plan with Company MatchPaid Parental LeaveTools Purchase ProgramTuition Reimbursement10 Paid HolidaysGenerous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount ProgramPaid Training and Development ProgramsJ.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.AGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS: Any unsolicited submissions received from third party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions.To learn more about Careers with Reading Truck visit our careers page https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers/