Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

• Seasoned engineer with advanced expertise in designing, integrating, and testing complex truck and van mounted equipment
• Design truck bodies and/or truck and van accessories from various materials.
• Create detailed drawings for manufacturing.
• Create simplified drawings for customer review and approval.
• Create electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics as required.
• Resolve design, assembly, and manufacturing problems in a timely manner.
• Develop, publish, and maintain operating manuals for our products.
• Develop, publish, and maintain assembly instructions to support the Operations team.
• Communicate effectively with sales, manufacturing, suppliers and customers. 
• Support field network of shops by providing troubleshooting information.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned

Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical field such as Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with Solidworks or other 3D CAD package
• Proficient in other desktop tools including MS Office Programs (i.e. Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• Proficiency with Finite Element Analysis is strongly preferred.

Relevant Work Experience:

• 5 years’ relevant experience in a design related Engineering role.
• Previous experience with welding, sheet metal forming, mobile hydraulic and 12 volt DC electrical circuits is preferred. 
• Previous AutoCad experience is preferred.
• Experience with Solidworks Enterprise Product Data Management is preferred.

Planning/Organizing/Managerial Knowledge:

• Advanced project management skills such as strategic planning, resource allocation, risk management, and effective communication to manage engineering projects successfully from conception to completion
• Strong math, organization, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• Proactive, organized approach to multitasking and prioritization
• Effectively manages time and consistently meets deadlines with minimal guidance from manager or project engineer
• Ability to recognize patterns and trends in large data sets and use numerical information to develop business strategies
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and effectiveness in work
• Demonstrates attention to detail and commitment to doing quality work
• Adjusts quickly to new or changing assignments, processes and people
• Displays professionalism and remains composed when faced with challenges
• Learns from experience; modifies behavior to be more effective
• Recognizes one’s own strengths and opportunities for growth
• Solves a range of problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using standard procedures
• Applies expertise to improve efficiency and accomplish objectives within own area of responsibility
• Understands the key business drivers; uses this knowledge in own work.  Expands fundamental knowledge in own function and broadens skills
• Decisions are guided by policies and procedures; receives moderate guidance and oversight from manager

Communicating & Influencing Skills:
 

• Requires cross-functional work and communication – with Sales, Operations, Engineering, Leadership, Customers, and Suppliers
• Requires ability to influence others without direct reports
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong research and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to summarize and express information and ideas in a clear and organized manner
• Responds to non-standard requests; investigates with assistance from others as needed
• Gathers, clarifies, and applies information to provide timely and effective responses to the needs of both internal and external customers
• Takes personal responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Works independently or with others within own area or department to achieve team goals
• Identifies and removes barriers to effective teamwork
• Offers support to other team members; follows through on commitments
• Applies emotional intelligence in responses and reactions
• Demonstrates consistency between words and actions
• Listens openly and carefully to others’ ideas and suggestions; respects opposing points of view
• Consistently earns trust, loyalty and respect of others

Total Compensation is $95,000 -$110,000

At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It’s The Holman Way.

At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits:

Regular Full-Time

We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

Temporary or Part-Time

In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave, part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.

Pay:

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