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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** PETTIBONE TRAVERSE LIFT, LLC
- **Location:** Baraga, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, SolidWorks (CAD), Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Mathcad, Microsoft Office, Software Tools, Zuken
- **Published:** June 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6dcd1f0d032212ff

## About the Role

* Experience: Minimum 3+ years' experience in mechanical engineering.
 * Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
 * Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal communication.
 * Technology: Strong working knowledge of MS Office, SolidWorks, PDM software and ERP/MRP software preferred. General knowledge of MathCAD, AutoCAD, DraftSight, Parker IQAN, and Zuken E3 preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility - This position has no direct reports.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work - This is a full-time position. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or Monday through Thursday 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel - This position requires occasional travel, including travel outside the local area and overnight.

Work Environment - The position operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computers, iPads, phones, copiers and filing cabinets. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts.

## Description

* Operate in a team environment, with other functional areas, providing input to design solutions and leading/participating in design reviews.

NEW PRODUCTS DESIGN SUPPORT:

 * Performs engineering calculations to determine the size and strength of components. Solves design problems and checks computations contributing to analytical designs.
 * Primary responsibility will be new product design, analysis, and release of vehicle structural fabrications: sheet metal, heavy weldments, and related assemblies.
 * Review and release drawings created in SolidWorks.
 * Prepares change requests, requisitions, and parts lists.
 * Utilize engineering tools such as: FMEAs, FEA, 8D problem resolution process, and risk assessments to validate the design content.
 * Participates in assembly of prototype designs.
 * Participates in testing prototype machines/components in actual or simulated field conditions.

CURRENT PRODUCTS DESIGN SUPPORT:

 * Support data driven investigation, resolution, and corrective action implementation related to customer field issues.
 * Provide technical support to sales, marketing, manufacturing, quality, supply management and customer service organizations.
 * Support cost reduction initiatives on current product.
 * Support resolution of manufacturing related issues.

ASSIST IN MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF ENGINEERING TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION AND TOOLS:

 * Participate in the structuring, release, and maintenance of the assigned product lines: bills of materials, published technical specifications, and other related documentation.
 * Follow the standards established in the Barko Engineering Standards Manual and provide improvements/enhancements.
 * Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards.


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