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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Miller Industries
- **Location:** Ooltewah, TN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Business Software, White-Box Testing, Microsoft Office, Windchill, Creo
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=27b47ca36257936a

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 10+ years of relevant engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
 * Experience with 3D CAD design software; experience with PTC Creo and Windchill is preferred.
 * Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
 * Ability to create accurate , detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation.
 * Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage priorities and complete work in a fast-paced environment.
 * Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.
 * Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a project team.

Pref erred Qualifications

 * Experience in the heavy mobile equipment industry.
 * Knowledge of Miller Industries products, engineering practices, systems, and workflows.
 * Experience with structural analysis, including FEA and hand calculations.
 * Experience with structural testing and hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical systems.

## Description

The Design Engineer creates, develops, and maintains mobile structural designs that may be hydraulically or pneumatically actuated and mechanically or electrically controlled. The role develops practical engineering solutions that meet customer requirements while balancing manufacturability, quality, performance, and cost. Depending on experience, the engineer will independently manage design projects of varying size and complexity and may provide technical leadership, subject-matter expertise , and direction to other engineers and cross-functional partners., * Develop products and design solutions that meet customer requirements while balancing manufacturing capability, quality, performance, and cost.

 * Create and maintain mobile structural designs, including detailed drawing packages for parts and assemblies.
 * Plan, execute, and support design projects from concept through implementation within a project team structure.
 * Use engineering design and business software, including PTC Creo, Windchill, Microsoft Office, and other applicable tools.
 * Evaluate systems and products through engineering research, analysis, validation, and testing.
 * Develop testing methods; test finished products and system capabilities; and confirm fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
 * Make and document design changes using the Windchill Engineering Change Process.
 * Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Accounting, Customer Service, Operations, vendors, and customers to resolve design issues and implement changes.
 * Provide timely technical support, solve project-related problems, answer questions, and communicate project status to internal and external stakeholders.
 * Accurately document work and log time spent on assigned projects.
 * Perform and document structural analysis using finite element analysis or hand-calculation methods, as assigned.
 * Design, instrument, perform, and report on structural testing, as assigned.
 * Support hydraulic, pneumatic, and high-level electrical component or system design and troubleshooting, as assigned.
 * Travel domestically or internationally on an occasional basis, as business needs require.