CORE FUNCTIONS • Lead DTV and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives to optimize existing product designs, reduce costs, and improve overall product value. • Analyze product designs, materials, components, and manufacturing processes to identify cost reduction and product simplification opportunities. • Develop innovative design solutions utilizing CAD and other engineering tools to improve product functionality, manufacturability, quality, and cost competitiveness. • Apply Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles to simplify product designs, reduce complexity, and improve manufacturing efficiency. • Partner with Product Management, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to evaluate alternative materials, components, suppliers, and manufacturing technologies. • Prioritize and execute product improvement opportunities based on business impact, technical feasibility, and customer requirements. • Collaborate with Quality teams to analyze warranty claims, product failures, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for design improvements. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field • 5 or more years of hands-on product design experience • Lean or similar continuous improvement knowledge and experience preferred • Software experience: CAD/CAM, Microsoft Office Suite, ERP Software Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge • Active Listening: Actively attends to, conveys, and understands comments and questions of others • Coaching and Development: Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen skills • Communication: Communicates effectively with others both orally and in writing • Detail Oriented: Pays attention to the minute details of a project or task • Diversity Oriented: Works effectively in a diverse workforce • Leadership: Influences others to perform their jobs effectively • Problem Solving: Finds a solution for or deals proactively with work related problems • Quality: Able to produce a high quality product with minimal supervision • Self-Motivated: Internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability Travel • Occasional travel may be required SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES • Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Occasional lifting of 25 pounds or less, occasional lifting of 26 pounds or more • Standing, walking, and sitting throughout the duration of shift, daily • Repetitive use of hands and/or fingers, able to reach with hands and arms, and use of vision PAY & BENEFITS • Retrax offers competitive pay, with a wage progression as the job is learned, and the opportunity for increases. • You’re also paid every week! WHAT'S NEXT? • Please take a moment to provide us your resume and/or complete our online application. You will quickly receive an acknowledgment that you applied, and we will follow up with you again shortly. • Check us out at www.retrax.com and www.realtruck.com Perks That Go the Extra Mile : At RealTruck, we take care of our people—because they drive our success. Enjoy great benefits like medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance and disability, and a 401(k) with company match (eligible the first of the month after you start). Need balance? We’ve got wellbeing days and parental leave. Want to grow? Take advantage of educational reimbursement. Plus, earn referral bonuses and score exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products. Great benefits. Great people. Even better careers.